… syndromes and genes relevant to inherited colon cancer will first be briefly outlined. The
types of DNA mutations that give rise to inherited colon cancer, and the genetic methodologies …

… as other tumor types. This review outlines the clinical, pathologic, and genetic features of the
hereditary cancer … strategies for implementing genetic risk assessments in clinical settings. …

… of intention to find out genetic test results in colorectal cancer patients undergoing genetic
counseling and testing for hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer. Specifically, we investigated …

… and barriers to referral for genetic counseling and testing for inherited colon cancer risk and
to … on colon cancer screening behaviors in HNPCC mutation carriers. Future studies are also …

… one of several causative genes; and (4) testing for Lynch syndrome (the most … hereditary
cause of colorectal cancer) includes a combination of tumor testing and germline genetic testing…

… in syndrome diagnosis. We conclude that the physician's role in advising DNA testing is
no small matter, given that a hereditary cancer syndrome's sequelae may be far reaching. …

… of genetic susceptibility, and hence, of colorectal cancer risk. This … about genetic predisposition
testing for colorectal cancer and … suspected to be at risk for hereditary colorectal cancer. …

… in initial studies of genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer 13 … genetic testing for colon
cancer susceptibility. The results of this analysis also shed light on potential barriers to genetic …

… (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC).6, 7 Our understanding of the
genes that cause these genetically well-defined inherited colorectal cancer syndromes has …

… genetics of several high-risk, inherited, colon cancer syndromes have been determined.
The clinical presentation and genetics of the major inherited colon cancer … to genetic testing, …