MD Anderson study finds one-third of colorectal cancers diagnosed before age 35 are hereditary

Hereditary colorectal cancers, caused by inherited gene mutations, are relatively rare for most patients. However, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a particularly high prevalence of hereditary cancers among those diagnosed with the disease before the age of 35. They suggest that these patients should undergo genetic counseling to determine if their families may be at an elevated risk.
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news