Living with Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome
An inherited condition with several types of growths (polyps) in the colon and a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
Understanding Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome
People have hyperplastic, atypical juvenile, and adenomatous polyps. GARD says it raises the risk of colorectal cancer if left untreated. It starts in childhood. Rectal bleeding and anemia can occur.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Many polyps in the colon and rectum
- Rectal bleeding
- Anemia that does not respond to treatment
- Colon cancer
- Abnormal bleeding
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.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered 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: FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
- 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 FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
- 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
GARD says changes in genes (also called variants) cause this condition. It is autosomal dominant, so one changed copy of the gene is enough.
Also known as: hereditary mixed polyposis; hmps; hmps - hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome
Patient organizations
- FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer EmpoweredHereditary mixed polyposis syndrome · United States
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