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Who Gets Colon Cancer?

Learn about genetic and familial colon cancer syndromes, including hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC or Lynch syndrome), familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), juvenile polyposis (JP), and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS).
What is Sporadic Colon Cancer?
Learn about the type of colon cancer that makes up 75% of all cases of this disease diagnosed in the US each year.
What is Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer or Lynch Syndrome?
Learn about a type of colon cancer called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or Lynch syndrome.
What is Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)?
Learn about familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a condition which increases risk of colorectal cancer.
What is Juvenile Polyposis?
Learn about juvenile polyposis (JP), a condition which increases risk of colon cancer.
What is Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome?
Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, a condition which can increase the risk of colon and other cancers.
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