RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Detecting and managing hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes in your practice JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 787 OP 796 DO 10.3949/ccjm.79a.11165 VO 79 IS 11 A1 Brandie Heald A1 James Church A1 Thomas Plesec A1 Carol A. Burke YR 2012 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/79/11/787.abstract AB Hereditary syndromes account for 5% to 10% of cases of colorectal cancer. In clinical practice, patients with these syndromes need to be identified to ensure that they and their families receive genetic counseling and testing and appropriate risk-reducing treatment. Genetic testing can offer a precise diagnosis. It allows for risk stratification and focused management and surveillance.