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This joint resolution proclaims the week of June 16 to June 22, 2025, as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) Awareness Week in California. The resolution aims to raise awareness about a rare hereditary genetic condition characterized by the development of numerous polyps in the colon and rectum, which significantly increases the risk of colorectal cancer, typically occurring by age 39 if untreated. The resolution highlights that FAP and its variant Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (AFAP) can also increase the risk of cancers in other organs, including the stomach, small intestine, liver, brain, thyroid, and pancreas. It emphasizes the importance of understanding family health history and consulting healthcare providers for potential genetic counseling and testing, with Stanford University's Department of Health Policy, Genetics and Genomics Program, and Cancer Center supporting efforts to educate California residents about early screening and prevention strategies for these conditions.

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