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Colorectal Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

9. If a family member had colorectal cancer, what are the chances I will have the disease?

Parents, siblings, or children of a person who has had colorectal cancer are somewhat more likely to develop this type of cancer themselves. This is especially true if the relative had the cancer at a young age. If many family members have had colorectal cancer, the chances increase even more.