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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.
Answered 9/30/2020
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