Patients with First Degree Relatives with Disease Quick Table: "DOs"
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Quick Table of A & B Recommendations Specific to Patients with First Degree Relatives with Disease
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| Colorectal cancer | Flexible sigmoidoscopy beginning at puberty, genetic testing | High-risk adults with FAP |
| Colorectal cancer | Colonoscopy | High-risk adults with HNPCC |
| Cystic fibrosis | DNA analysis for carrier status | Siblings of children with CF |
| Cystic fibrosis | Sweat test, immunoreactive trypsin and "BM meconium" test | Siblings of children with CF |
| Hemoglobinopathies | DNA analysis, fetal tissue sample/counselling | Families, parents confirmed carriers |
| Skin cancer | Physical exam, skin | First degree relative with melanoma |
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