In the 'Family History' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about colorectal cancer in family members:
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Cancer of the colon / rectum in close family members?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"None / don't know" |
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"Probably, in parent(s) or sibling(s)" |
Family history of colorectal cancer |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in one parent or sibling" |
Family history of colorectal cancer |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in more than one parent or sibling" |
Family history of colorectal cancer |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Cancer
Refers to the various types of malignant neoplasms that contain cells growing out of control and invading adjacent tissues, which may metastasize to distant tissues.
Colon (Colonic)
The part of the large intestine that extends to the rectum. The colon takes the contents of the small intestine, moving them to the rectum by contracting.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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