I did have genetic testing, 3 different times and no genetic mutations were found although it did say I may have a predisposition for cancers. My father had throat cancer, his mother and 2 of his siblings had cancers, 2 nieces of his that I know of had colon and unknown primary, but probably gastrointestinal. My father was born in Scotland as did the others mentioned above. My brother passed away from colon cancer in 2009 and now his daughter has had a cancerous tumour removed and is pending treatment plans. I live in Canada and my radiologist in 2002 was involved in a study that tracked colon cancers across the country and it showed as you travelled from the west coast to the east cost the incidence of colon cancer increased. A higher percentage of Celtic people live in the eastern areas of Canada, made me wonder if my heritage was a reason for the many cancers. My grandfather on my mother’s side was from Ireland. I must say though that my follow ups for both lung and Whipple have been good so I’m hoping I’m done with it!