[Periodic colonoscopic examinations of persons with a positive family history for colorectal cancer. Work Group 'Hereditary non-polyposis- colon-rectum cancers'].

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Individuals with one first-degree relative with colorectal cancer diagnosed before age 45 years and those with two first-degree relatives with colorectal cancer run a significantly increased risk (relative risk: 4-6) of developing colorectal cancer. Based on calculation of the mortality due to colorectal cancer for the age group 50-70 years (which is higher than the mortality due to breast cancer) surveillance...

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