Keywords

Colorectal cancer, family history, genetic counseling, genetic testing

 

Authors

  1. Edelman, Emily A. MS, CGC (Associate Director)

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Family history risk assessment can identify individuals at increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) who would benefit from earlier or more frequent CRC screening. Clinicians should evaluate the patient's family history as well as personal history to identify red flags and patterns that may suggest predisposition to CRC and then use that information to stratify risk into average, increased, and high risk categories to inform genetic counseling recommendations and personalized management.