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    The Lynch Syndrome Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is the largest and most comprehensive gastrointestinal cancer genetics group in the region that specializes in coordinating the care of people with Lynch syndrome.

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    Dana-Farber’s Matt Yurgelun, MD, discusses Lynch Syndrome research and the challenges of a Lynch Syndrome diagnosis. Dana-Farber’s Lynch Syndrome Center offe…

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    Visit: https://www.dana-farber.org/LynchSyndrome Matthew Yurgelun, MD, a gastrointestinal medical oncologist and Director of the Lynch Syndrome Center at Dan…

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    • Did you know that 1 out of 279 individuals has #LynchSyndrome - an inherited predisposition to various cancers? We think ~90% are unaware! If you have a personal/family history of colorectal, uterine, ovarian, stomach, and other cancers, consider testing! https://t.co/5f40F12oIk

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    On the occasion of the 2022 #PrevivorDay and #HereditaryCancerWeek, we’re delighted to bring you a podcast debate as part of the CGA-IGC 2022 Podcast Series – Episode 6. Hosted by Dr Michael Hall, the debate features Professor Heather Hampel and Dr Matthew Yurgelun going head to head over “Is it Time for Universal Germline Genetic Testing for All GI Cancers?” They debate the pros and cons of…

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    Use of germline genetic testing among patients with cancer is increasing because of (1) the availability of multigene panel tests that include multiple cancer susceptibility genes in a single test, (2) decreased costs of these tests and improvements in insurance coverage, and (3) US Food and Drug Administration–approval of genotype-directed therapies such as poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors…

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    • @Aiims1742 @HHampel1 @bhealdleach @Invitae @CKoptiuch @NCCN @evilarsan @skopetz Is it time, though? 🧐 I would argue it’s not so simple, and that high-level prevalence statistics don’t tell the whole story. https://t.co/5tTFzhKFAz