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Genetics of Colorectal Cancer (PDQ®)
Health Professional VersionLast Modified: 07/16/2008



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Introduction






Colon Cancer Genes






Genetic Polymorphisms and Colorectal Cancer Risk






Major Genetic Syndromes






Psychosocial Issues in Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes: Lynch Syndrome and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis






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