Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of sweat with a high salt content and mucus secretions with an abnormal viscosity.

Colon cancer



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PMID (PMCID)
18374636
 FEMALE Adult
Colon cancer in cystic fibrosis patients: is this a growing problem?
Hernandez-Jimenez I, Fischman D, Cheriyath P.
J Cyst Fibros. 2008;7(5):343-6.
Colon cancer in cystic fibrosis patients: is this a growing problem?
17766191
 MALE Adult
The risk of gastrointestinal malignancies in cystic fibrosis: case report of a patient with a near obstructing villous adenoma found on colon cancer screening and Barrett's esophagus.
Alexander CL, Urbanski SJ, Hilsden R, Rabin H, MacNaughton WK, Beck PL.
J Cyst Fibros. 2008;7(1):1-6.
The risk of gastrointestinal malignancies in cystic fibrosis: case report of a patient with a near obstructing villous adenoma found on colon cancer screening and Barrett's esophagus.
7675339
 MIXED_SAMPLE Adult
Applying new genetic technologies: assessment and ethical considerations.
Williams JK, Lea DH.
Nurse Pract. 1995;20(7):16, 21-6.
The process of client assessment and considerations associated with genetic testing for cystic fibrosis and one form of colon cancer (familial adenomatous polyposis) are presented in a case study format.