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Hereditary Colorectal Cancer, 2010
MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series, Vol. 5
Coordinators: Rodriguez-Bigas Miguel A., Cutait Raul, Lynch Patrick M., Tomlinson Ian, Vasen Hans F.A.
Language: EnglishSubjects for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer:
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Adenomas; Colorectal Cancer; Polyposis; Tumors; surgery; surgical oncology
Publication date: 11-2012
630 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 09-2010
630 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and the third most recently linked to cancer deaths. The national annual incidence rate of colorectal cancer is approximately 148,000+, striking slightly more females than males. The lifetime risk of colorectal cancer is 5-6%, however patients with a familial risk (with two or more first or second degree relatives) make up 20% of the patients. Persons who carry genetic mutations linked to hereditary colorectal cancer are the most likely to develop the disease.
Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), also known as the Lynch syndrome, has not yet been covered in one comprehensive text The basic and clinical knowledge related to hereditary colorectal cancer is expanding and evolving rapidly A panel of worldwide experts address the issues surrounding hereditary colorectal cancer
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras