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Keywords: Sibling, Ovarian, Sister, Daughter, Pedigree

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parent, sibling or child.

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A mother, sister or daughter; this term is used when assessing risk of developing ovarian cancer. If a first-degree relative develops ovarian cancer, you should be tested for the disease also.

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A mother, father, sister, brother, daughter or son. When used in assessing risk of developing cancer, the health care professional is interested in case history of first-degree relatives. For example, if a first-degree relative develops ovarian cancer, you should be tested for the disease also.

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Any relative who is one meiosis away from a particular individual in a family (i.e., parent, sibling, offspring) Related Terms: family history ; pedigree ; second-degree relative

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a relative that you share 1/2 of your genes with - such as your parents, children, and siblings.

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a relative with whom you share 1/2 of your genes, such as your parents, children, and siblings.

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