Glossary
Adenoma- A benign polyp that may be pre cancerous.
AmsterdamCriteria: Guidelines to determine who should be referred for Lynch syndrome genetic testing.
Anus- Outlet of the rectum....
Dr. Patrick Lynch grew up in a Lynch syndrome family...not one afflicted with Lynch syndrome but in one that was passionately dedicated toward research and treatment of those with Lynch syndrome.
As the son of Dr. Henry Lynch, he was exposed...
Dr. Hans F.A. Vasen has dedicated himself toward the research of hereditary cancers, and most specifically to Lynch syndrome, for over twenty-five years. He has held and present holds numerous positions on the Board of Directors of various...
The highest honor bestowed by The Ohio State University on its faculty was presented in 2004 to Dr. de la Chapelle, who initiated and built the University's Human Cancer Genetics Program after his arrival in 1997.
A member of the U.S....
Lynch Syndrome International invites the media to learn more about our organization and assist us in promoting public awareness of Lynch syndrome. As the only national and international nonprofit organization to address the needs...
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RECOMMENDED SCREENING FOR LYNCH SYNDROME CANCERS
Colonoscopy: Annually, beginning at age 20-25, or ten years younger than the earliest age of diagnosis in the family, whichever comes first. NCCN guidelines (NCCN Version...
Dr. Henry T. Lynch is a member of the LSI Executive Board of Directors as well as Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee.
In 1944, at only 16 years of age, Henry T. Lynch joined the United States Navy. He proceeded to...
Photo - Courtesy of Drew Herron
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THE LSI BUDDY PROGRAM
Lynch Syndrome International is an all volunteer organization with NO person, within the organization, personally compensated for...
A BIG SUCCESS! LYNCH SYNDROME PUBLIC AWARENESS DAY ON MARCH 22, 2012
Many involved with Lynch syndrome from survivors to previvors, to caretakers, to medical professionals, to researchers, institutions, elected leaders and community...
A TRIBUTE TO DR. HENRY T. LYNCH
Lynch syndrome is about families and if anyone understands that, it is Dr. Henry T. Lynch, the founder. Today, many of us with Lynch syndrome exist, only as a result of this wonderful,...
