Recent research suggests patients that are diagnosed with Cowden syndrome may have an increased risk for colon cancer, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek news report.
Patients with Cowden syndrome, which has already been linked to several other cancers, are typically characterized with larger-than-normal sized heads — greater than 58 cm in men and 57 cm in women. Researchers discovered a large percentage of the 127 Cowden syndrome patients in their study had gastrointestinal polyps, which carry a higher risk of leading to colorectal cancer. The researchers also found a gene abnormality in Cowden syndrome patients is linked to a 200 times greater risk for developing colorectal cancer.
Researchers conclude patients with Cowden syndrome should start annual colorectal cancer screenings in their early- to mid-30s.
Read the news report about Cowden syndrome patients and colorectal cancer.
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Patients with Cowden syndrome, which has already been linked to several other cancers, are typically characterized with larger-than-normal sized heads — greater than 58 cm in men and 57 cm in women. Researchers discovered a large percentage of the 127 Cowden syndrome patients in their study had gastrointestinal polyps, which carry a higher risk of leading to colorectal cancer. The researchers also found a gene abnormality in Cowden syndrome patients is linked to a 200 times greater risk for developing colorectal cancer.
Researchers conclude patients with Cowden syndrome should start annual colorectal cancer screenings in their early- to mid-30s.
Read the news report about Cowden syndrome patients and colorectal cancer.
Read other coverage about colorectal cancer:
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy Can Significantly Increase Women's Risk of CRC
- Kentucky Demonstrates Successful Increase of CRC Screenings
- Studies Show Mailed and Electronic Reminders Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates