High Prevalence of Hereditary Cancer Syndromes in Adolescents and Young Adults With Colorectal Cancer [Genetic Testing for Cancer]
Conclusion
We conclude that patients diagnosed with CRC at age 35 years or younger should receive genetic counseling regardless of their family history and phenotype.
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mork, You, Ying, Bannon, Lynch, Rodriguez-Bigas, Vilar Tags: Epidemiology Genetic Testing for Cancer Source Type: research
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