Familial adenomatous polyposis, hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer, and familial risk: what are the implications for the surgeon?

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Familial adenomatous polyposis, hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer, and familial risk: what are the implications for the surgeon?

Surgical oncology clinics of North America - 1 Oct 2000

Thorson A G, Faria J

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Recent advances in the understanding of the molecular biology of colorectal cancer have resulted in many new implications for surgeons. To continue providing sound patient care, surgeons must familiarize themselves with associated issues that include genetic counseling and its role in patient and family management. Issues related to genetic counseling are reviewed in this article. Recommendations for surgical...

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Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
Colonic Neoplasms
Colonic Polyps
Female
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Testing
Humans
Male
Pedigree
Risk Assessment
United States

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PMID: 11008233

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