What is familial adenomatous polyposis?
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disorder characterized by cancer of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The syndrome is characterized by the development of hundreds of adenomatous polyps in the colon and rectum of affected individuals by early adulthood.
How do members experience familial adenomatous polyposis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with familial adenomatous polyposis*
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Top treatments taken by people for familial adenomatous polyposis*
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Who has familial adenomatous polyposis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 23 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | |
| Female | 57 |
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