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Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)

FAP is a syndrome characterized by a large number of noncancer (benign) polyps in the colon and rectum. Without treatment, a person with FAP has a nearly 100% risk of colorectal cancer.

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How Genes Cause Cancer

Genes that have alterations, or mutations, can cause cells to become cancerous. Some mutations are inherited and others are "acquired," happening by chance over time.

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Medical Genetics: How Chromosome Abnormalities Happen

Chromosome problems usually happen as a result of an error when cells divide.

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Examples of Teratogens

Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)

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