March 22 is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day

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Features of the Week

March 22 is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day

• New CDC blog post: Implementing evidence-based genomics recommendations at the intersection of public health and healthcare.


• Lynch Syndrome International: Provides support for individuals afflicted with Lynch syndrome, creates public awareness, educates the general public and health care professionals, and provides support research endeavors


• March events for Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day, Lynch Syndrome International


• Lynch Syndrome Screening Network: Mission is to reduce the burden of colorectal cancer and other cancers associated with Lynch Syndrome


• CDC podcast on cascade screening for Lynch syndrome on all newly diagnosed cases of colorectal cancer 


• CDC  feature: Genetic testing for hereditary colorectal cancer


• Henry Lynch gives an update of  Lynch Syndrome: In the quest for reducing its morbidity and mortality