I have no personal knowledge about this. If they think it's genetic, maybe there's a test for it? If it's not cost-prohibitive, of course. Still, even having the gene does not mean it's your destiny to develop colon cancer, and with or without the gene, the best course is to figure out how to keep your colon healthy. I know that's what you're trying to do :)
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lynch-syndrome
On this page:
Lynch syndrome, often called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is a type of inherited cancer of the digestive tract, particularly the colon (large intestine) and rectum. People with Lynch syndrome have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, skin, and prostate. Women with this disorder also have a high risk of cancer of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) and ovaries. Even though the disorder was originally described as not involving noncancerous (benign) growths (polyps) in the colon, people with Lynch syndrome may occasionally have colon polyps. In individuals with this disorder, colon polyps occur at an earlier age than in the general population. Although the polyps do not occur in greater numbers than in the general population, they are more likely to become cancerous.
In the United States, about 160,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each year. Approximately 2 percent to 7 percent of these cancers are caused by Lynch syndrome.
Variations in the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2 genes increase the risk of developing Lynch syndrome. All of these genes are involved in the repair of mistakes made when DNA is copied (DNA replication) in preparation for cell division. Mutations in any of these genes prevent the proper repair of DNA replication mistakes. As the abnormal cells continue to divide, the accumulated mistakes can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and possibly cancer. Although mutations in these genes predispose individuals to cancer, not all people who carry these mutations develop cancerous tumors.
Lynch syndrome cancer risk is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one inherited copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to increase cancer risk. It is important to note that people inherit an increased risk of cancer, not the disease itself. Not all people who inherit mutations in these genes will develop cancer.
These resources address the diagnosis or management of Lynch syndrome and may include treatment providers.
You might also find information on the diagnosis or management of Lynch syndrome in Educational resources and Patient support.
To locate a healthcare provider, see How can I find a genetics professional in my area? in the Handbook.
You may find the following resources about Lynch syndrome helpful. These materials are written for the general public.
You may also be interested in these resources, which are designed for healthcare professionals and researchers.
For more information about naming genetic conditions, see the Genetics Home Reference Condition Naming Guidelines and How are genetic conditions and genes named? in the Handbook.
The Handbook provides basic information about genetics in clear language.
These links provide additional genetics resources that may be useful.
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You may find definitions for these and many other terms in the Genetics Home Reference Glossary.
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.
Many of the same things you are already trying to balance in your body will help your colon health. I ran across this post by Wombat, and it plus the links detail the elements to work on.
http://www.curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1642487#i
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