Tracing a Family Tree to the Roots of Colon Cancer

When scientists uncovered a genetic defect that was causing colon cancer in a large family, they were faced with the decision of what to do next. The researchers and family have developed a close, long-term relationship that has helped family members understand their condition and what they can do about it. Deb Neklason, Ph.D., program director of the Utah Genome Project tells the remarkable story, how it has impacted the family, and how researchers are connecting branches of the family tree so that extended family members also have the chance to outlive their family history.