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Colon Cancer
Study data from University of Texas update knowledge of colon cancer
April 26th, 2008
"Inherited colorectal cancer predisposition involves a rather heterogeneous range of rare, yet relatively well-defined disorders, including Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), Hereditary Non-polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) or Lynch syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis, and their respective variants. Due to their individual rarity and highly specialized genetic diagnostic and management demands, patients and families are often seen in tertiary referral centers," scientists in the United States report. "For the practitioner encountering a patient suspected of having one of these conditions, guidance is usually necessary. Fortunately, detailed...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-04-26)
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