Living with Familial adenomatous polyposis 2
An inherited condition with several polyps in the colon and a higher chance of colorectal cancer.
Understanding Familial adenomatous polyposis 2
It is a milder form of familial adenomatous polyposis. People usually have fewer than 100 polyps, instead of hundreds or thousands. They may also have a higher risk of polyps in the upper digestive tract. It usually appears in adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Several polyps in the colon (adenomatous polyposis)
- Polyps in the rectum
- Colon cancer
- Possible polyps in the upper digestive tract
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include cancer specialists, digestive system specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in MUTYH are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Fight Colorectal Cancer may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Cancer specialists (oncologists); Digestive system specialists (gastroenterologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Fight Colorectal Cancer
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Fight Colorectal Cancer and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in the MUTYH gene cause this condition. It is autosomal recessive, which means a child inherits a changed copy of the gene from each parent.
Also known as: adenomas, multiple colorectal; adenomas, multiple colorectal, autosomal recessive; colorectal adenomatous polyposis, autosomal recessive; familial adenomatous polyposis, 2; familial adenomatous polyposis, type 2; fap type 2
Patient organizations
- Fight Colorectal CancerFamilial adenomatous polyposis 2 · United States
- American Cancer SocietyFamilial adenomatous polyposis 2 · United States
- Colon Cancer AllianceFamilial adenomatous polyposis 2 · United States
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