Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)

35 yo F with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

35 Year old lady with FAP – Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Colectomy and small bowel resection following large desmoid tumour growth. Complex case history:- – started aged 17 with large desmoidtumour on colon. – Investigations revealed a colon with 50-70 polyps – aged 18, total colectomy, leaving only rectum – desmoidtumour…

Familial adenomatous polyposis

Please does anyone have experience of suporting someone with FAP – familial adenomatous polyposis – a genetic condition which effects the colon. I am looking for information on a preventative diet. This is for a 14 year old girl who has recently found out she carries the gene (from her…