Screening and Health Behaviors among Persons Diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Their Relatives

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is a rare autosomal dominantly inherited colorectal cancer syndrome. Individuals with FAP often undergo colectomy and are recommended to follow several surveillance protocols. Biological relatives of persons with FAP may also be at risk and thus should undergo ge...

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Main Authors: Aimee S. James, Phillip Chisholm, Kathleen Y. Wolin, Melanie Baxter, Kimberly Kaphingst, Nicholas O. Davidson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Cancer Epidemiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/506410