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My grandfather passed away from colon cancer at age 69. he never had a colonoscopy. i had 3 colonoscopies 1st 14 polyps. 2nd 6 polyps 3rd just last week had 2 polyps. im 50 years old. just read about lynch syndrome. should i be worried?
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Lynch syndrome is an inherited disorder which causes colon and other GI cancers in males. This does not mean you have it. Pl get a genetic (chromosomal) test thru your doc. Good luck
Answered 5/9/2023
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