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Spring 2012 : The connection between genes and colon cancer

The connection between genes and colon cancer

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN GENES AND COLON CANCER

About 20% of colon cancer cases are related to a strong family history of colon cancer. Listen to a discussion on hereditary syndromes that increase the risk for colon cancers, including hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).

Guest: Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez, M.D.

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