Psychosocial issues in genetic testing for familial adenomatous polyposis: a review of the literature

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 737-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. F. L. Douma ◽  
N. K. Aaronson ◽  
H. F. A. Vasen ◽  
E. M. A. Bleiker
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Psychosocial Issues ◽  
Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Multiple splenic hamartomas and familial adenomatous polyposis: a case report and review of the literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Carlomagno ◽  
Francesca Duraturo ◽  
Maria Candida ◽  
Marina De Rosa ◽  
Valeria Varone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Translational Research in Familial Colorectal Cancer Syndromes

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (03) ◽  
pp. 161-167
Author(s):  
Molly Ford
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Lynch Syndrome ◽  
Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Familial Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Inherited Cancer ◽  
Cancer Syndromes ◽  
Early Onset Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Made In

AbstractGrowing knowledge of inherited colorectal cancer syndromes has led to better surveillance and better care of this subset of patients. The most well-known entities, including Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis, are continually being studied and with the advent of more sophisticated genetic testing, additional genetic discoveries have been made in the field of inherited cancer. This article will summarize many of the updates to both the familiar and perhaps less familiar syndromes that can lead to inherited or early-onset colorectal cancer.

scholarly journals Screening and Health Behaviors among Persons Diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Their Relatives

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimee S. James ◽  
Phillip Chisholm ◽  
Kathleen Y. Wolin ◽  
Melanie Baxter ◽  
Kimberly Kaphingst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Risk Behaviors ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Upper Endoscopy ◽  
Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Cancer Syndrome

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is a rare autosomal dominantly inherited colorectal cancer syndrome. Individuals with FAP often undergo colectomy and are recommended to follow several surveillance protocols. Biological relatives of persons with FAP may also be at risk and thus should undergo genetic counseling. Screening adherence, genetic testing, and other health behaviors among individuals with FAP and their relatives are not well characterized. We conducted a cross-sectional self-report survey with individuals who have FAP (n=35) and their biological relatives (n=15). Respondents were recruited through a cancer center registry for inherited colon cancers. Most relatives had undergone colon cancer screening; 40% had undergone genetic testing. One fifth of respondents with FAP had not undergone an upper endoscopy, contrary to usual recommendations. Cigarette smoking rates were above average and were higher among FAP respondents. Use of vitamin supplements was fairly common, more so among those with FAP. Although most people had been screened, there are areas for improvement, notably for upper endoscopy among individuals with FAP and genetic testing among family members. Several other health-risk behaviors and health concerns other than FAP were identified. Further research into factors contributing to screening rates and other health behaviors in this high-risk population is warranted.

The challenge of developmentally appropriate care: predictive genetic testing in young people for familial adenomatous polyposis

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rony E. Duncan ◽  
Lynn Gillam ◽  
Julian Savulescu ◽  
Robert Williamson ◽  
John G. Rogers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Young People ◽  
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Predictive Genetic Testing ◽  
Adenomatous Polyposis ◽  
Appropriate Care
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