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question about hereditary colon cancer. can it skip generations?

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Yes: The genes that contribute to colon cancer are related to how cells grow or repair themselves. Skipping a generation may mean that the gene is not fully expressed or that other environmental factors did not quite tip the balance in favor of cancer.

Question 2

question about hereditary colon cancer: which kinds are inherited or run in families?

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Colon cancer: Genetic succeptibility for colon cancer includes hereditary nonpolyposis colonrectal  cancer (lynch syndrome), & famiial adenomatous polyposis.

Question 3

can you explain  hereditary colon cancer?

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Broad: That is a broad question and the answer is a book chapter.  The key points for you are that if you have relatives with many polyps or relatives with colon cancer, you should go to your doctor to asses your risk.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of hereditary colon cancer?

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Similar to regular: Colon cancer.  There are a number of different hereditary abnormalities that lead to colon cancer, but the resulting colon cancer is often silent in early stages.  The usual symptoms are intestinal obstruction, anemia, weight loss and symptoms due to spread to other organs.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: hereditary colon cancer?

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5-10% of colon CA's: ...include: familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). In addition, some rare conditions – including attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis (AFAP) and MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP).  Read: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/risk-assessment-screening/hereditary-genetics/genetic-counseling/inherited-risk-colorectal

Question 6

what is the treatment for hereditary colon cancer?

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Depends: There are a number of inherited defects that may lead to colon cancer.  In some cases, e.g. Apc, a prophylactic colectomy is advisable.  In most cases the treatment is the same as for sporadic cancer.

Question 7

there is colon cancer in my family. what are some signs?

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Don't wait for signs: With a family history of colon cancer, you're playing games with your life if you don't start getting routine colonoscopy at least by early middle age. Get with your personal physician.

Question 8

can you please discuss the of the signs you have colon cancer?

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Maybe none: Early colon cancer will have no symptoms or signs. Later colon cancer can have rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits making loose or small bowel movements. Later colon blockage or obstruction can occur.

Question 9

can you tell me how to tell if i have the signs of colon cancer?

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Colon ca: In many cases, small cancer in the colon is found from the screening colonsocopy. When the cancer is small-usually no significant symptoms there. When the mass is bigger-symptoms like changing in bowel movement-constipation/diarrhea, thinning of the stool caliber, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, weight loss can happen. Iron deficiency anemia is noted quite frequently on initial presentation.

Question 10

is anal leakage a sign of colon cancer?

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Not usually.: Anal leakage is not usually a sign of cancer. It is more likely to be due to a problem with the anal sphincter or to a problem with the consistency of the stool. If it persists, though, it is abnormal and should be evaluated by your doctor or a gastroenterologist. Good luck.

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