Don Vaughan

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“I was a senior in high school when my father was diagnosed, so I became his caregiver while my mother worked. All of that is what drove me to where I am today," an oncology nurse explained.

The diagnosis of a hereditary syndrome that can lead to colorectal cancer—such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)—can be permanently life-changing, counselors and patients agree.

Hereditary syndromes that can cause colorectal cancers are uncommon, but for those who have them, diagnosis and preventive measures are key.

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