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Genomics|Update|Current

Lynch Syndrome: Awareness & Implementation

CDC information: Genetic testing for hereditary colorectal cancer

CDC public health genomics implementation tool kit for health departments- check out Lynch syndrome section

Genetic testing of tumor is recommended for colorectal cancer patients, Science Daily Aug 5

Guidelines on genetic evaluation and management of Lynch syndrome: A consensus statement by the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer.
Giardiello FM et al. Dis Colon Rectum. 2014 Aug;57(8):1025-48

NCCN updates guidelines for hereditary colon cancer testing, (March, 2014)

CDC podcast: Genetic testing for Lynch Syndrome in colorectal cancer

Colonoscopy screening compliance and outcomes in patients with Lynch Syndrome.
Newton K et al.  Colorectal Dis. 2014 Sep 11

Lynch Syndrome - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf by W Kohlmann et al. (2012)

Lynch syndrome: a pediatric perspective.
SC Huang  et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014

Lynch Syndrome Screening Network- Vision is to reduce the cancer burden associated with Lynch syndrome

Lynch Syndrome International: Mission is to provide support for individuals afflicted with Lynch syndrome, create public awareness of the syndrome, and educate the general public and health care professionals