What is Cowden syndrome?

Cowden syndrome is characterized by multiple noncancerous, tumor-like growths (hamartomas) and an increased risk to certain benign and cancerous tumors, e.g. breast, thyroid, and uterine.

How do members experience Cowden syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Cowden syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Cowden syndrome*

Who has Cowden syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 2
40s 7
50s 5
60s 2
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 16