What is Familial Pancreatic Cancer?

Familial pancreatic cancer (FPC) is a term to describe families with a high rate of pancreatic cancer.

What is familial GIST?

What is Lynch syndrome?

Lynch syndrome is a type of inherited cancer syndrome associated with a genetic predisposition to different cancer types. This means people with Lynch syndrome have a higher risk of certain types of cancer. Lynch syndrome is also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).

What is neurofibromatosis type 2?

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), also called NF2-related schwannomatosis, is a hereditary condition most commonly associated with bilateral vestibular schwannomas, also known as acoustic neuromas. These are benign (noncancerous) tumors that occur on the nerves for balance and hearing leading to the inner ear. Although these tumors are benign, they can cause hearing and balance problems.

What is neurofibromatosis type 1?

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a hereditary condition commonly associated with multiple café-au-lait spots on the skin. Café-au-lait spots are light brown in color, like the color of “coffee with milk.” About 10% to 25% of the general population has café-au-lait spots; NF1 is suspected when a person has 6 or more.

What is Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome?

What is xeroderma pigmentosum?

Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a hereditary condition characterized by extreme sun sensitivity, leading to a very high risk of skin cancer and other medical problems. 

What is familial malignant melanoma?

What is tuberous sclerosis complex?

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a hereditary condition associated with changes in the skin, brain, kidney, and heart. Seizures are a frequent complication, and some people with TSC have learning disabilities.