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Common Questions About Familial Polyposis

Common Questions About Familial Polyposis

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP, familial polyposis) is a hereditary disease that affects the colon and causes polyps to grow, unchecked, in the bowel’s lining. Most patients with FAP have inherited “a defect in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene,” according to Mayo Clinic.

Life With Familial Polyposis: Diagnosis, Symptoms, & Treatment

Life With Familial Polyposis: Diagnosis, Symptoms, & Treatment

Living with familial polyposis can be challenging. From the symptoms of familial adenomatous polyposis, to the constant FAP treatment needed to prevent colon cancer from developing, it's something you'll have to stay on top of for the rest of your life. So let's talk about how to deal with it.