CDC: About Lynch Syndrome
KEY POINTS What Lynch syndrome is Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal (colon) cancer. People with Lynch syndrome are more likely to get certain cancers and to get them before age 50. Lynch syndrome-related cancers include: Lynch syndrome causes about 3,800 colorectal cancers […]