If you are a woman it could also indicate that you are at increased risk for developing endometrial, ovarian or breast cancer. You may experience psychological difficulty knowing that you are at increased risk of developing cancer. This is normal. If you desire additional counseling you will be given the appropriate referrals. This does not mean that you will never develop colon cancer.
Colon cancer can occur for other reasons.
Before receiving the results of your test you will be given a choice as to how you want to be told your results and with whom. You will also be asked if you would like these results sent to your physician. If you receive counseling at Jefferson, the results of your test will remain a permanent part of your medical genetics patient record. If you are counseled elsewhere you should discuss where and how these results will be maintained. You will be encouraged to discuss these choices with your physician.