Juvenile Polyposis: A Guide for patients and their families
Joy Larsen Haidle, M.S., C.G.C., UI Health Care
V. Kim Horton, R.N., M.S., C.G.C., UI Health Care
James R. Howe, M.D., UI College of Medicine
Hope Bergemann, UI Health Care
Peer Review Status: Internally reviewed by the
authors
First Published:
Last Revised: April 2002
Introduction
This guide provides patients and their families with information about Juvenile Polyposis. It may serve as a supplement to information received from genetics professionals, physicians, and other health care professionals. If you see a term that you are not familiar with, please consult the Glossary at the back of this booklet.
- What is Juvenile Polyposis?
- What is a Juvenile Polyp?
- How is JP Diagnosed?
- Cancer Risks Associated with JP
- How is JP Inherited?
- What Tests are Available for JP?
- Issues to Consider with Genetic Testing
- When Should I Seek Medical Care?
- What Treatments are Available?
- Surveillance Guidelines
- Support Groups and Resources
- Glossary of Terms
- Appendix 1
- References and Credits