Have You or a Family Member Had Colon Cancer? | Features | CDC

Have You or a Family Member Had Colon Cancer? | Features | CDC

Have You or a Family Member Had Colon Cancer?

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Having a family health history of colorectal (colon) cancer can make you more likely to get colorectal cancer yourself. If you have close family members with colorectal cancer, collect your family health history of colorectal and other cancers, and share this information with your doctor. Be sure to have any screening tests that your doctor recommends. If you have had colorectal cancer, make sure that your family members know about your diagnosis, especially if you have Lynch syndrome.