APC: Options for Cancer Treatment
Cancer Treatment for People with Inherited APC Mutations
Currently there are no cancer treatments approved specifically for people with an APC mutation, however, clinical trials look at new types of treatment, which may become available in the future.
A study looking at a new called REC-4881 is currently enrolling people with FAP or AFAP who have a diagnosis of advanced or cancer.
To learn more about standard-of-care treatment options for specific types of cancer, visit our section on Cancer Treatment by Cancer Type.
Participate in Research
A Study of the Drug REC-4881 For Treating People with Advanced Cancers with an APC or AXIN1 Mutation
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT06005974
Related Resources
The following resources focus on FAP, AFAP and MAP.
- FORCE blog: Hereditary Colorectal Cancer: My AFAP Story
- Genetics Home Reference is a U.S. Library of Medicine website that provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of inherited mutations in APC and MUTYH on people's health.
- Colorectal Cancer Alliance is a nonprofit organization with a focus on colorectal cancer treatment, detection and prevention.
- FORCE offers many peer support programs for people with inherited mutations.
- Our Message Boards allow people to connect with others who share their situation. Once you register, you can post on the Diagnosed With Cancer board to connect with other people who have been diagnosed.
- Our moderated, private Facebook group allows you to connect with other community members 24/7.