Lynch syndrome is a genetic disorder that makes someone more susceptible to many different kinds of cancer. Two experts spoke with Fox News Digital about what people should know.

Lynch syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 279 people in England, but only 5% of people know they have the condition. Lynch syndrome is a hereditary genetic condition which greatly increases the ...

Quitting drinking alcohol was so important for my well-being and also decreases the threat of developing certain cancers, especially with Lynch syndrome. The past three years have presented me with ...

Studying Immunotherapy Versus Chemotherapy for Lynch Syndrome Cancers The new study analyzed data from 172 people with Lynch syndrome who had been treated with checkpoint inhibitors at MSK and ...

When a patient is found to have Lynch Syndrome, screening is also recommended for the patients' first-degree relatives, who have a 50% chance of having the syndrome themselves.

Their expertise has been instrumental in guiding my advocacy efforts. Advocacy often extends to participating in research initiatives. I have actively engaged in research studies related to Lynch ...

People with a striking family history of colon cancer may have Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases cancer risk. It is the most common cause of hereditary colon cancer and puts people at ...

Four years ago, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. (I have the “MLH1″ genotype.) My primary care physician suggested testing after my sister died of cancer at the age of 48.

Lynne Fisher has Lynch Syndrome, which raises her risk of colon cancer. March 12, 2013— -- What would you do to reduce the chance of dying of cancer? How far would you go if you had a 70 to ...

Four years ago, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. (I have the “MLH1” genotype.) My primary care physician suggested testing after my sister died of cancer at the age of 48.

People with lynch syndrome tend to get cancer at a younger age. It's inherited, so if a family member has it, you may be at higher risk. They often need earlier and more frequent cancer screenings ...

She said women with the defect often don't realize they also are at risk for endometrial and ovarian cancer. Lu and her team examined the records of 315 women with Lynch syndrome.