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As I already tweeted the author please consider getting tested for Lynch syndrome if your family tree is full of colon cancer. It will make a major difference knowing the result when talking to the doctors from my experience. Good luck.

Thanks - my genetic test is already en route! Been meeting with the genetics team at UCSF to look into this exact issue.

I'd talk to a doctor or two. I posted above about a friend diagnosed with stage 3 at 45 who passed on at 49. She too had a family history (aunt, uncle, grandmother)

I was diagnosed at 28, wihout any colon cancer histry in my family whatsoever. my advice, go get it. Even if it is just for peace of mind.

Why not just go and get that piece of mind? You clearly have elevated risk.