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What gene do i need to get tested for the familial colon cancer?
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HNPCc: Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.
Answered 12/17/2012
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Not so simple: There are a few genes we test for now for familial colon cancer: fap, msh-1/mlh-2, myh ... But you can't simply get tested out of the blue. A family member with the colon cancer has to be first tested. If any of those genes are found, then the relatives are tested for those specific genes.
Answered 2/27/2013
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Need more info: Totally different genes predispose to colon cancer, including BRCA 1 and 2; Familial Adenomatous Polyposis develops so many polyps in the colon they may be too numerous to count--but this one is quite rare. The commonest is Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer. You may be at increased risk if close family members have developed it. See http://www.hopkinscoloncancercenter.org/CMS/CMS_Page.aspx?
Answered 11/23/2015
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