Individuals with two HNPCC-associated cancers a including synchronous and metachronous colorectal cancers or associated extracolonic cancers Individuals with colorectal cancer and a first-degree ...

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For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

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In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.