Pretty much everyone has some cancer in their family. Cancer is really common.
You won't always know there was cancer, though: How often do you hear about Grandpa's prostate or that mole your cousin had removed?
You won't always know there was cancer, though: How often do you hear about Grandpa's prostate or that mole your cousin had removed?
And yes, I've met all sorts of folks like this. I worked in a pharmacy for years.
You just assume everyone will talk about such things.
Also: families usually go to the same doctor so even if you don’t personally know something, your doctor probably will.
As far as I can tell, the US and Norway are similar - but heck, I'm an immigrant and haven't actually looked into this.