Two new breast cancer genes emerge from lynch syndrome gene study
(Columbia University Medical Center) Columbia University researchers have identified two new breast cancer genes that also cause Lynch syndrome. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - January 18, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
GP missed woman's bowel cancer as she was 'too young'
Cara Hoofe, from west London, is speaking out to raise awareness that bowel cancer can affect younger people. She has Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition raising risks of certain cancers. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ACG Wrap-up: Fecal Transplant; Lynch Syndrome Screening; Probiotics for Pain
(MedPage Today) -- Additional highlights from this year ' s meeting (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 19, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Lynch Syndrome Studies Highlight Screening, Surveillance Opportunities
Two studies on Lynch syndrome highlight cancer screening and surveillance opportunities. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - August 13, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Tags: Colorectal Cancer Endometrial Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Gynecologic Cancers News Ovarian Cancer Source Type: news
Cancer Risk Patterns in Lynch Syndrome Differ by Path_MMR Variants Cancer Risk Patterns in Lynch Syndrome Differ by Path_MMR Variants
Carriers of different path_MMR variants (Lynch syndrome) show different patterns of cancer risk and survival, according to findings from the Prospective Lynch Syndrome Database (PSLD).Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - August 11, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Even Distant Relatives of Lynch Syndrome Patients Face Higher Cancer Risks Even Distant Relatives of Lynch Syndrome Patients Face Higher Cancer Risks
Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 8, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medscape Today News Source Type: news
Do YOU have Lynch syndrome? Genetic condition is common cause of killer bowel cancer
LYNCH syndrome is a genetic condition which is the most common cause of hereditary bowel cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lynch Syndrome Mutations and Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Lynch Syndrome Mutations and Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Although Lynch syndrome is thought to increase the risk of colorectal and/or uterine cancer, certain mutations may confer an increased risk of breast or ovarian cancer, researchers say.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Increasing the age limit for Lynch syndrome genetic testing may save lives
(European Society of Human Genetics) Raising the age limit for routine genetic testing in colorectal cancer could identify more cases of families affected by Lynch syndrome, a condition that accounts for around 5 percent of all colon cancers. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 29, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
NICE recommends wider use of tests to detect cancer-causing genetic condition
NICE has published diagnostics guidance recommending that everyone who is diagnosed with colorectal cancer should be tested for an inherited genetic condition called Lynch syndrome (LS). (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 22, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Understanding GP attitudes to cancer preventing drugs
A report from Cancer Research explores how much GPs know about two drugs that can reduce the risk of cancer – tamoxifen for women at high risk of breast cancer, and aspirin for people with Lynch Syndrome, a condition that increases the risk of several types of cancer. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 16, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Lynch Syndrome –Associated Ovarian Cancer Presents Early, Has Good Prognosis
An analysis of Lynch syndrome –associated ovarian cancer found that the malignancy tends to present at an early stage and has a generally good prognosis. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - January 25, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Dave Levitan Tags: Gynecologic Cancers News Ovarian Cancer Source Type: news
Multigene Testing a'Must' for Young Patients With CRC Multigene Testing a'Must' for Young Patients With CRC
Genetic testing for patients with colorectal cancer diagnosed at age younger than 50 years needs to go beyond Lynch syndrome.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - December 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Family History and Genomics as Tools for Cancer Prevention Family History and Genomics as Tools for Cancer Prevention
This brief examines the role of public health initiatives for cancer genomics at the federal, state, and community level, with a focus on hereditary breast and ovarian cancers and Lynch syndrome.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
NICE recommends wider use of tests to detect cancer-causing genetic condition
In draft guidance published for consultation NICE has recommended that everyone who is diagnosed with colorectal cancer should be tested for an inherited genetic condition called Lynch syndrome (LS). (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - October 30, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
