Q: Some forms of cancer, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and certain hereditary forms of colon cancer, are known to run in families and to be directly related to genes. If you have had a family member with cancer, ask your doctor if there is a potential genetic basis that can be tested for. If there is, having yourself tested can provide you with valuable information. You will either not have inherited the gene from your affected parent (meaning that your risk of cancer is the same as for the general population), or you will have inherited it (which puts you at an increased risk based on your genes). For breast and ovarian cancer, mutations to the BRCA gene can run in families and may be tested for. For certain forms of hereditary colon cancer such as Lynch Syndrome (also known as HNPCC), genetic testing can also be performed. If you have had cancer in the past that was cured (or is in remission), you can ask your doctor about tumor marker testing which tests for the presence of any recurrence of your previous cancer. Examples of tumor markers include Ca 19-9 for pancreatic cancer, Ca-125 for ovarian cancer, and PSA for prostate cancer.. Many people worry about the exact numerical measurements of their tumor markers. However, this sort of worry is futile because the number itself means nothing (it is highly variable among different individuals). It is the progression of the number over time (with serial measurements) that provides your doctor with valuable information, and gives notice of a potential recurrence of your cancer. If your tumor marker numbers have been steadily climbing, this is an indication that you may be having a recurrence. If, on the other hand, during the course of cancer treatments your tumor marker numbers drop, this is an excellent sign that the treatments are effective. Speak to your doctor for further information on how to interpret your tumor marker values as a means to test for cancer.
A: Ask about genetic testing if you have a family history of cancer. Prevent a recurrence of cancer by monitoring tumor markers. Understand that it is the progression of tumor markers over time that matters.

Q: Don't play a machine that only has a right and forward button, when you've pressed and released each button once the claw will drop without you getting the chance to adjust. Look for one with a joystick and a "drop" button. When selecting the toy you think you can get, put aside the toy you really want but is trapped. There are ways to enhance the chances you'll get something from the machine: Close in on a toy that is on top of the pile. If it has an arm or tail trapped under another toy, it won't come up, so avoid that one. The claw is strong enough to lift a toy, but not to un-wedge one. Consider the shape of the toy. Avoid choosing round toys as the claw will probably slip on the toy. Choose toys with features that allow the claw to have a better grip, like a doll with large pigtails. Pay attention to how far the claw-track reachestoys against the glass are a no-go. Stand in front of the machine to do left-right, but stand beside the machine to do forward-back. The mirror that's in most machines screws up depth perception. Some claws drift left or right, some rotate and change the position of the prongs. " You probably didn't get it. If the prongs didn't close or let go of the animal without lifting it, stop immediately because the machine is broken or rigged. If the claw grabbed the toy, then dropped it, try again. If it missed entirely, adjust and don't forget to compensate for drift and rotation. That said, also know when to quit. If it's the toy you're after, you can probably get a very similar, better-made toy for 5-10 dollars at a box store or the mall. If you have spent two dollars, seriously evaluate whether it's worth it and whether the machine works. If you're after the thrill of the win, consider downloading an app for a game of skill and playing to win online without mounting cash losses.
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Choose your machine. Pick the target toy. Position the claw over the selected toy. Drop the claw when you think you've got it. Watch the claw with 100 percent focus. Adapt to the results of your "fishing. If you haven't won, repeat the process to try again.