Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers developed a new tool that enables anyone to immediately assess their colorectal cancer risk online. Called MyGeneRisk, the free, web-based calculator allows users to input basic health information, including lifestyle habits and genetic data, to estimate their risk.
As a gastroenterologist, I’ve had the sobering experience of delivering a colorectal cancer diagnosis for far too many patients and family members. Some meant to get screened but never found the time. Others thought it didn’t apply to them or assumed it would be too inconvenient.
