Risk of colon cancer associated with a family history

The highest risk is in people with multiple first-degree relatives or relatives who have developed CRC at a relatively young age.

FH: family history; CRC: colorectal cancer; dx: diagnosis.

Data from: Johns LE, Houlston RS. Am J Gastroenterol 2001; 96:2992.

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