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Nolan Family Faces Cancer Crisis: Genetic Testing Pursued

3/22/2025

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The Nolan family has been struck by a heartbreaking "cancer curse." They mourn Bernie, who lost his battle with breast cancer in 2013, and Linda, who passed away earlier this year. Just days after her death, Brian, 69, received a prostate cancer diagnosis. With Anne and Coleen also facing cancer, the family is now pursuing genetic testing to uncover their medical history.

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The Nolan family has been struck by a heartbreaking "cancer curse." They mourn Bernie, who lost his battle with breast cancer in 2013, and Linda, who passed away earlier this year. Just days after her death, Brian, 69, received a prostate cancer diagnosis. With Anne and Coleen also facing cancer, the family is now pursuing genetic testing to uncover their medical history.