The sudden death of his 45-year-old sister from the disease prompted Raquet to get checked out. He had a precancerous growth removed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering in 1999, and has had the test every three years since.
During his last appointment four months ago, doctors said he can come back in five years.
"It's given me peace of mind," said the 54-year-old business executive.
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