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Detecting and managing hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes in your practice.
Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine - 1 Nov 2012
Heald Brandie, Church James, Plesec Thomas, Burke Carol A
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary syndromes account for 5% to 10% of cases of colorectal cancer. In clinical practice, patients with these syndromes need to be identified to ensure that they and their families receive genetic counseling and testing and appropriate risk-reducing treatment. Genetic testing can offer a precise diagnosis. It allows for risk stratification and focused management and surveillance.
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