I know...there was so much Cancer in my family. My father has prostate, bladder and Colon cancer, which is what he offfically died of. My mother had breast cancer, had a double mastectomy. Besides my brother who died of lung cancer at the age of 42, my other brother had skin cancer. He's ok, though. As for me, I don't wonder if...I wonder when.
Well it's no wonder you'd be concerned. I'm sorry for your losses and hope your mother is doing well. As for you, my dear, you just keep the faith and a positive attitude. You could very well be the one that breaks the chain, ya know. :)
Hildy you say you wonder when. Remember that early detection of a great many cancers has only become possible in the last few years. You have a much better chance of finding cancer in the early stages and of having life saving treatment available. Also if you live near a teaching hospital it might not be a bad idea to see what program's are available that look at genetics and cancer.
When the doctor told Daddy that he had prostate cancer, Daddy said, "But, I've promised everyone that I'd die of lung cancer." (Sometimes he says he said, "Everyone promised me that . . . "