The mission of the David G. Jagelman Inherited Colorectal Cancer Registries is to prevent death from colorectal cancer by providing the best care to patients and families, by promoting knowledge of the risks and implications of a family history of colorectal cancer, and by conducting important research in areas of concerns.

Patient care
• to identify patients at high risk for colorectal cancer by virtue of their family history
• to advise such patients of their risk and help in selection of appropriate screening tests and therapy
• to provide specialized counseling and genetic testing where appropriate
• to act as a patient advocate

Education
• to educate patients and their families on the nature and implications of inherited colorectal cancer
• to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals about the basics of colorectal cancer genetics and their clinical implications
• to encourage and foster the development of inherited colorectal cancer registries throughout this country and the world

Research
• to carry out clinically important research on inherited colorectal cancer