is there a reason why you want to reasearch cancer, have you lost anyone becasue of it ??

Question: is there a reason why you want to reasearch cancer, have you lost anyone becasue of it ??
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Asked by josephwmarney to Charlotte, Dhvanil, Frank, Jim, Leila on 18 Mar 2013. This question was also asked by ellelou.
- Dhvanil Karia answered on 18 Mar 2013:
  
  Yes I have lost someone in the family because of cancer. Though it is not the only reason I am into cancer research. I feels sad to see so many people suffer because of this terrible disease and thus I am trying to do my part to help the society
- Jim O Doherty answered on 18 Mar 2013:
  
  I’ve also lots people to cancer, although thats not really why I study it. My only reason is that I think its a good cause to help out very sick people.
- Charlotte Kemp answered on 18 Mar 2013:
  
  My job doesn’t involve cancer and its treatment, but my uncle has had throat cancer and been treated for it and so i know what it feels like to have someone in my family go through it.
- Leila Nichol answered on 19 Mar 2013:
  
  Cancer affects so many people that’s why I wanted to help. My grampa had prostate cancer and was cured, and a lot of people’s family I know have been affected by it through someone

Question: is there a reason why you want to reasearch cancer, have you lost anyone becasue of it ??