October 2022
National pathology workshops: Lynch Syndrome
Lynch syndrome (LS) is an inherited condition caused by pathogenic variants in DNA genes which result in an increased risk of colorectal, endometrial, and other cancers. LS affects approximately 1 in 300-1 in 400 people, with 200,000-300,000 people likely to have this condition in the UK. It is estimated that only 5% of people with LS have been diagnosed with this condition. NICE guidelines recommend universal testing for LS in people with colorectal (CRC) and endometrial cancer . …
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National pathology workshops: Lynch Syndrome
Lynch syndrome (LS) is an inherited condition caused by pathogenic variants in DNA genes which result in an increased risk of colorectal, endometrial, and other cancers. LS affects approximately 1 in 300-1 in 400 people, with 200,000-300,000 people likely to have this condition in the UK. It is estimated that only 5% of people with LS have been diagnosed with this condition. NICE guidelines recommend universal testing for LS in people with colorectal (CRC) and endometrial cancer . …
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