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Understanding the contribution of family history to colorectal cancer risk and its clinical implications: A state-of-the-science review.
Cancer - 1 Sept 2016
Lowery Jan T, Ahnen Dennis J, Schroy Paul C, Hampel Heather, Baxter Nancy, Boland C Richard, Burt Randall W, Butterly Lynn, Doerr Megan, Doroshenk Mary, Feero W Gregory, Henrikson Nora, Ladabaum Uri, Lieberman David, McFarland Elizabeth G, Peterson Susan K, Raymond Martha, Samadder N Jewel, Syngal Sapna, Weber Thomas K, Zauber Ann G, Smith Robert
Abstract excerpt
Persons with a family history (FH) of colorectal cancer (CRC) or adenomas that are not due to known hereditary syndromes have an increased risk for CRC. An understanding of these risks, screening recommendations, and screening behaviors can inform strategies for reducing the CRC burden in these families. A comprehensive review of the literature published within the past 10 years has been performed to assess what...
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