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

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

Lynch Syndrome

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.