2007-03-22 19:12:14 · 5 answers · asked by walk f 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Yes it does.
2007-03-22 19:15:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A family history of colon cancer is present in 20% patients and is one of the most important risk factors for colorectal cancer. Specially if the colon cancer is associated with genetic syndromes like FAP or HNPCC. But there are other causes of colon cancer like diet, inflammatory bowel disease etc. So its better to undergo yearly colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy if there is family history of colon cancer in more than one close relative or if the person affected is of a younger age group or if anyone in family has been diagnosed with the genetic syndromes mentioned above.
2007-03-24 06:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by walia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. there are reports showing Cancer colon occuring blood related family members. Hence colonoscopy, fecal occult blood or DNA study are recommended for early detection in related members.
2007-03-23 02:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by shriniwasdeshpande 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is linked to processed food and old cooking oil.
Have salads and freash juices and you will be safe.
2007-03-23 02:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by Aunty Pear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having parent who had it doesn't guarantee you will have it,but you are definately are "at risk."
2007-03-23 02:25:28 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋