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Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer

(HNPCC) Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) is an inherited form of colorectal cancer that is caused by an alteration in a gene associated with the repair of damaged DNA. This form of cancer is responsible for about 5 to 10 percent of all colorectal cancer cases, making it an important area of researc…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🔖 ISSN 2574-4526 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

(HNPCC) Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) is an inherited form of colorectal cancer that is caused by an alteration in a gene associated with the repair of damaged DNA. This form of cancer is responsible for about 5 to 10 percent of all colorectal cancer cases, making it an important area of research. HNPCC is typically diagnosed early due to genetic screening, which can help improve treatment outcomes. Those with a family history of HNPCC should seek genetic counseling to help reduce their risk of this cancer.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Digestive Disorders And Diagnosis (ISSN 2574-4526).

Journal editorial board
Jonas P. DeMuro · United States Divey Manocha · United States Beata Kasztelan-Szczerbinska · Poland

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