Lynch Syndrome (Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer)
- Autosomal Dominant
- Defective DNA Mismatch Repair
- 80% Risk of Colon Cancer Development
- Proximal (Right) Colon
- Type II associated with Endometrial, Ovarian and Skin Cancers
- 3 Relatives with Colon Cancer
- Occurs Across 2 Generations
- 1 Relative Diagnosed < 50 Years Old
- Frequent Screening
- Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer Assessment
- 3rd Most Common Cancer
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Obstruction
- Rectal Bleeding
- Anemia
- Weight Loss
- Ascites
- Colonoscopy
- FOBT and FIT
Colorectal Cancer Interventions
- Surgical Colon Resection
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Bowel Cleansing
- Screening
- Colostomy
- Dietary Consult
- Body Image