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Genomics has revolutionised the way we diagnose and treat people with Lynch Syndrome.

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A few years ago, Lynch Syndrome was rarely mentioned amongst cancer teams. Today, NICE guidelines recommend that all patients diagnosed with colorectal and endometrial cancer undergo genomic screening for Lynch Syndrome. Here, Dr Dimitra Repana from St. George’s Hospital in London discusses her efforts to raise awareness about Lynch Syndrome. “I am an Oncologist specialising …

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I’d never even heard of Lynch Syndrome before. Why is it so common but people don’t know about it?

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Andrea is recovering from a hysterectomy. While she’s taking time to rest, she’s determined to raise awareness of Lynch Syndrome, a common genetic condition that most people have never heard of. “When Mum was 52, she was tired all the time. She had a tough job working long hours as a healthcare assistant and the …

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Clinical Geneticist, Adam Shaw shares his thoughts on why it's important to screen people for Lynch Syndrome.

People used to think I was a novelty because I was interested in genetics!

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Adam Shaw is a Clinical Geneticist and heads up the Genetics team at Guys and  St Thomas’ Hospitals. “When I started in genetics 22 years ago, there weren’t many genetic tests we could do, but now we know it’s the future for cancer treatment and increasingly prevention.” He is particularly passionate about Lynch Syndrome which …

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Photo of Tracy Smith who has Lynch Syndrome. She shares her story to help more people know about this common condition.

That decision to get tested opened a giant can of worms, but it saved my family from any further loss.

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Tracy Smith was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome 20 years ago when she was 33 years old. Since then she has dedicated herself to making sure more people hear about this little known, but common, genetic condition. “Everyone needs to know about it. Having Lynch Syndrome has raised my risk of having cancer to 80%. Because …

That decision to get tested opened a giant can of worms, but it saved my family from any further loss. Read More »

Emma Jenkins shares her experience of Lynch Syndrome.

I’m grateful that I’ve been diagnosed with a genetic condition

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Emma was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome just before her thirtieth birthday. It’s a relatively common genetic condition that increases your risk of developing cancer by 80%. She was only diagnosed because her Dad got bowel cancer. “Dad didn’t want to be that pushy patient, but he knew something wasn’t right. He’d had a cough that …

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Why is it important to screen for Lynch Syndrome?

People used to think I was a novelty because I was interested in genetics!

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Adam Shaw is a Clinical Geneticist and heads up the Genetics team at Guys & St Thomas’ Hospitals. “When I started in genetics 22 years ago, there weren’t many genetic tests we could do, but now we know it’s the future for cancer treatment and increasingly prevention.” He is particularly passionate about Lynch Syndrome which …

People used to think I was a novelty because I was interested in genetics! Read More »

Genetic Counsellor, Andrea Foreman shares her top tips for anyone working in cancer who may come across patients with Lynch Syndrome.

Seeing the impact that the Lynch Syndrome screening programme has on people has lit a fire in me!

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Andrea is a genetic counsellor and is passionate about supporting people through genetic testing for cancer. “When I first qualified 20 years ago, there was only a handful of genetic tests available for cancer. Now, the world of genomics has changed so much that we are able to offer multiple genetic tests for a whole …

Seeing the impact that the Lynch Syndrome screening programme has on people has lit a fire in me! Read More »

Photo of Alan Baker who is sharing his story to mark Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week.

Genomics has helped me to understand why my family keep getting cancer

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Alan’s Mum had bowel cancer when she was 40 years old. Unfortunately, she then developed womb cancer when she was 60 and died. When his brother also died from bowel cancer at just 45, Alan started to look for answers. “I read that bowel cancer could be genetic. I never knew that before, so I …

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Lynch Syndrome & Colorectal Cancer : Learn more

All patients with colorectal (CRC) [DG27] and endometrial cancer [DG42] should now receive genetic testing according to NICE guidelines.

Come and learn how you can achieve that for your patients.

Learn about Endometrial Cancer and Lynch Syndrome

All patients with colorectal (CRC) [DG27] and endometrial cancer [DG42] should now receive genetic testing according to NICE guidelines.

Come and learn how you can achieve that for your patients.

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With any Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) test ordered, a Record of Discussion (RoD) form will also need to be submitted. This document is to record the patient’s consent for genomic testing and their choice on taking part in research. Guidance on the patient choice conversation can be found here. 
 
This RoD form will be available for clinicians to download from this webpage. Once completed with the patient, it can be send to the lab with the corresponding test order form and sample.
Tests available to order will be listed in the National Genomic Test Directory. A test order form will soon be made available for clinicians on this webpage to download and complete. This form will include the address of the laboratory that the appropriate sample and completed form needs to be sent to.
 
Until the new Genomic Laboratory Service goes live, please continue to follow existing test order processes.
 
Later this year, the online test ordering tool for Whole Genome Sequencing will be integrated into the National Genomics Informatics System (NGIS) and clinicians will be able to search or filter to find a clinical indication, confirm eligibility criteria and start the test request process for their patient.