The UCSF Lynch Syndrome Center is a leading Northern California clinic specializing in Lynch syndrome, a common genetic condition increasing the risk of colon cancer and other cancers. The center ...

A current study by the German Familial Colorectal Cancer Consortium is looking at the question of which people with Lynch syndrome are at an increased risk of developing a second colorectal cancer.

Certified genetic counselors individualize Lynch risk, surveillance, and management by gene, and support cascade notification, testing logistics, and discussion of life/financial insurance ...

Consistency and Heterogeneity of Microsatellite Instability (MSI) Status in Paired Biopsy and Surgical Specimens of Colorectal Cancer: A Necessity for MSI Reassessment After Treatment? The ideas and ...

A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo's life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester man to start advocating for others.

Lynch syndrome is one of the leading causes of hereditary cancers (e.g., colorectal and endometrial cancer), which can be prevented or treated with active screening and early diagnosis. For people ...

A new method, based on gene editing with oligonucleotides and functional analyses, identifies which variants of DNA repair genes associated with Lynch syndrome are truly harmful and which are not.

Colorectal cancer is often linked to lifestyle, but inherited gene mutations can also raise risk. Hereditary conditions like Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) can lead to ...