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Bowel Cancer Family History

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Bowel Cancer Family History . Do I need to have extra screening? Individuals with a family history of bowel and perhaps other cancers may be at increased risk of developing bowel cancer. Colon Cancer Family History | Laredo Digestive (Ricky Thompson) In some family members, bowel cancer develops due to an inherited gene mutation. The tests may include regular colonoscopy or some specialised scans. However, your family history means relatives do have a slightly higher risk of developing bowel cancer than other people their age. The FOBT is not for people with a family history of bowel cancer. Bowel cancer affects one in ten families. Colorectal Cancer The Family History of Bowel Cancer Registry | The Family ... Updates on colon cancer screening, including patients with ... Colorect...