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Paul's father and paternal grandfather both contracted but survived prostate cancer with treatment. Which answer best explains what this means for Paul?

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Answer:

See the available options and the answer below

Step-by-step explanation:

Options:

a. Paul should know he has a higher risk of prostate cancer and take preventative steps.

b. Paul should not worry about this history as both survived the cancer.

c. Paul should have his prostate removed as soon as possible.

d. Paul should live a healthy lifestyle and not worry about cancer at all

The correct option, in this case, would option a. That is, Paul should know he has a higher risk of prostate cancer and take preventative steps.

Since Paul's father and paternal grandfather both had the abnormality, it means that it could be something that is genetic; that is, an abnormality that can be passed from parents to offspring. Hence, Paul is at a higher risk of having prostate cancer compared to someone with no history of the abnormality in his family. He should therefore take preventative steps to avoid the disease.

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