Multiple choice What are Amsterdam criteria used to assess? Risk of hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer. Risk of familial adenomatosis polyposis. Risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Risk of Cowden syndrome. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Yes, it is the correct answer. The Amsterdam criteria are used to assess risk of HNPCC to guide identification of individuals for whom genetic testing may be helpful.