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Cumulative risk to age 70 of selected Lynch syndrome associated cancers
| Cancer | Risk to age 70 | (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal cancer (men) | 38% | (25%–59%) |
| Colorectal cancer (women) | 31% | (19%–50%) |
| Endometrial cancer (women) | 33% | (16%–57%) |
| Ovarian cancer (women) | 9% | (4%–31%) |
Source: Bonadona et al. [45].
Notes: Estimates do not include PMS2 mutation carriers.
