Completed genetic testing would determine whether a patient had Lynch syndrome (LS), a hereditary marker for a higher-than-average predisposition for developing colorectal cancer as well as other ...

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Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer 2023;11: doi: 10.1136/jitc-2023-SITC2023.1526 Ends About Lynch Syndrome ...

This incidence of Lynch syndrome in endometrial cancer is similar to that already reported in patients with colon cancer by the same team of researchers. That study, published last year in the New ...

Developing new resources to improve care for families who face difficult genetic testing decisions Lynch syndrome is one of the leading causes of hereditary cancers (e.g., colorectal and endometrial ...

Lynch syndrome is a hereditary condition that sharply raises the risk of several types of cancer. Caused by inherited mutations in DNA mismatch repair genes, it affects about one in 300 people.

Living with Lynch syndrome means living with a heightened awareness of your body, your risks and your choices. It's not just a medical label—it's a lens that touches nearly every aspect of my life.

The association between Lynch syndrome and breast cancer risk has been controversial. A retrospective analysis of 272 patients with Lynch syndrome revealed that 13 individuals (5%) developed a primary ...