One big difference between osmosis and diffusion is that both solvent and solute particles are free to move in diffusion, but when we talk about osmosis, only the solvent molecules (water molecules) cross the membrane.
Familial Cancer Program. The Familial Cancer Program at Norris Cotton Cancer Center provides counseling for people who may have an increased risk of cancer because of their personal and/or family history. The issues surrounding inherited risk and genetic testing are complicated.
Breast Cancer Risks. Risk factors for breast cancer, the most common cancer among women, include: 1  Age: Two of three women with invasive breast cancer are 55 or older. 2  Family history: Your risk is doubled if your mother, sister, or daughter has had it.