Genetic Mutations and Syndromes as Risk Factors for Colon Cancer
Genetic mutations and syndromes can increase a person's risk of developing colon cancer. Sometimes genetic mutations are inherited. Other times, a gene mutates during a person's lifetime. Both types of genetic mutations can lead to genetic syndromes that increase colon cancer risk. These articles provide information about genetic mutations and syndromes that increase colon cancer risk.
Genetics and Colorectal Cancer Risk
About 75% of colorectal cancer cases are sporadic; they occur in people who have no (or very little) family history of the disease. However, the other 25% of cases are attributed to two types of colorectal cancers: familial and hereditary.
About 75% of colorectal cancer cases are sporadic; they occur in people who have no (or very little) family history of the disease. However, the other 25% of cases are attributed to two types of colorectal cancers: familial and hereditary.
Ashkenazi Jews and Colon Cancer
Research has found genetic mutations leading to colorectal cancer in Jewish people of Ashkenazi descent. In fact, Ashkenazi Jews are two-to-three times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than are members of the general population.
Research has found genetic mutations leading to colorectal cancer in Jewish people of Ashkenazi descent. In fact, Ashkenazi Jews are two-to-three times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than are members of the general population.
Genetic Counseling for Colon Cancer
Genetic counseling can help you determine your degree of risk for colon cancer. However, genetic counseling isn't particularly useful for everyone. Who should consider genetic counseling for colon cancer?
Genetic counseling can help you determine your degree of risk for colon cancer. However, genetic counseling isn't particularly useful for everyone. Who should consider genetic counseling for colon cancer?