Lynch Syndrome: Public Health Action

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Lynch Syndrome: Public Health Action

What is Lynch syndrome? NIH Genetics Home reference
CDC information: Genetic testing for hereditary colorectal cancer
Find state-based activities in Lynch syndrome implementation via the CDC clickable state map

Uptake of genetic testing by relatives of Lynch syndrome probands: A systematic review.
Sharaf RN, et al.  Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 
UK patients are inadequately assessed for Lynch Syndrome
Implementation of universal microsatellite instability and immunohistochemistry screening for diagnosing Lynch syndrome in a large academic medical center.
Heald B, et al. J Clin Oncol 2013 Apr 1;31(10):1336-40
Lynch Syndrome Screening Network: Making universal screening for Lynch syndrome a reality