- By Jessica Profato, MS, CGC
- Posted September 25, 2017
Knowledge is Power: Learn More About Lynch Syndrome
Over the past few years, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, have received a lot of media attention. From the perspective of a Genetic Counselor, I can say that these stories have helped raise awareness about hereditary cancer and the importance of understanding your family history. I hope that…
- By Deepti Babu, MS, CGC
- Posted May 17, 2017
Lynch Syndrome - It's more common than you think
Did you know that more than 1 in 4 of those with Lynch syndrome (LS) are missed by current genetic testing guidelines? New research from Ambry Genetics and Ohio State University of nearly 35,000 patients will change how the genetics community thinks about genetic testing strategies, lifetime cancer risks, and medical management for people with…