4.+Familial+Colon+Cancer+Study

Randall, B (2007, October 31). Familial colon cancer study. Retrieved August 26, 2009, from Huntsman Cancer Institute Web site: [] Hereditary-
 * “When multiple colorectal cancers occur in a family, genetic factors may be responsible. Most of these genetic factors are not currently understood. Doctors recommend special screening (colonoscopy) to prevent or detect cancers in such families.”**

What Colon Cancer Is-
 * “In the United States, the lifetime risk for both men and women developing colorectal cancer is approximately 6%—one in every 17 people.”**