don't know the answer. I can well understand your concern and the reason why you need to know. I don't understand your relatives reluctance to talk about your question. I am sorry to learn you may also have a heart condition. You are in a difficult place if she wont answer your questions as I believe that quite a lot of illnesses are inherited. LikeI found out my biological father in Canada had prostate cancer years ago, but he just like your relative, wont talk about his illnesses either past or present. I only found this out from my youngest sister in Canada after I had been diagnosed so I know the difficulty you face. Once again, sorry I cant help on this one, please take care, kind regards Brian Hi Brian.  I know what you mean.  I just wanted to know I didn't want all the details but she declined to tell me.  I don't understand her at all.  A friend of mine said maybe she can't cope with me contacting her.  I have told her if it is too painful to keep in contact I would understand but she said I was never to think that. If you had of known about your biological father's having cancer you may have been more prepared for your own diagnosis.  Some people can be so selfish sometimes do they not realise it is people's lives they are messing with.  OK it is something nobody wants to talk about but a simple