Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know

What are the colon and rectum?

How does colon cancer develop?

What is Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)?

How is HNPCC inherited?

Does everyone with HNPCC develop colon cancer?

Is there a test for HNPCC?

Why is early detection so important?

What are the exam guidelines for Individuals at risk for HNPCC?

What are the exam guidelines for individuals who have had HNPCC Genetic testing?

What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?

How are colorectal polyps diagnosed?

What is the treatment?

What are the follow-up guidelines for those who have had treatment?

Support groups for individuals and families

Resources

American Cancer Society Guidelines for cancer related checkups for individuals not at risk for HNPCC

List of doctors who treat Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer at KCC

Revised:August 13, 2003. URL: http://www.kcc.tju.edu/HereditaryCancer/HNPCC/default.htm

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