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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines, screening for cowden syndrome patients is recommended for women who are at risk for breast cancer, uterine cancer and colon cancer.
Screening
According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines, screening for cowden syndrome patients is recommended for women who are at risk for:
- Breast cancer
- Starting at the age of 25 years, breast exam should be considered for every 6-12 months.
- Starting at the age of 30-35 years, patients should consider magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and and mammogram.
- Uterine cancer
- Colon cancer