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Current Screening Measures May Miss Lynch Syndrome in Young Patients
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Current Screening Measures May Miss Lynch Syndrome in Young Patients

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:September 19, 2023
  • Post category:Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome is a condition that increases the predisposition for certain cancers. People with Lynch syndrome should undergo frequent cancer screening for early diagnosis and treatment. But if Lynch syndrome…

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$500k Grant Given for Lynch Syndrome Education and Assessment Program
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$500k Grant Given for Lynch Syndrome Education and Assessment Program

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:April 5, 2021
  • Post category:Lynch syndrome

Recently, the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara (CFSB) was given a $500,000 grant courtesy of the Dr. Howard R. Bierman and Anthony Granatelli Fund. Altogether, the fund is designed to…

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New Initiative in Pennsylvania to Add Genetic Testing to Routine Care

New Initiative in Pennsylvania to Add Genetic Testing to Routine Care

  • Post author:Trudy Horsting
  • Post published:October 11, 2019
  • Post category:Familial Hypercholesterolemia/Lynch syndrome

Geisinger Health System is based out of Pennsylvania. They have recently initiated a novel program that has goals to make DNA sequencing a standard part of routine clinical care. Next…

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Lynch Syndrome Found to be Present Across Wide Array of Tumor Types

Lynch Syndrome Found to be Present Across Wide Array of Tumor Types

  • Post author:Trudy Horsting
  • Post published:November 28, 2018
  • Post category:Lynch syndrome/Rare Disease

Lynch Syndrome Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition which makes an individual more susceptible to certain types of cancers. Specifically, it has been thought to increase risk for developing colorectal…

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