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Closing Out November Awareness: Advocacy Resources for Pancreatic & Stomach Cancer Care
Anuja Chitre, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communication Committee Member The month of November has been an exciting time where we were able to raise awareness about pancreatic and stomach cancers and the indispensable role of caregivers! We would like to close the month by highlighting several patient advocacy organizations related to these causes which provide invaluable resources to our patients and their caregivers. We encourage you to look into them and share them with your patient
CGA-IGC
5 days ago3 min read
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance: Key Insights from the PRECEDE Consortium
Chandrika Kurpad, MS, LCGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Member Source: Â Manam A, et al. Areas of Uncertainty in Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance: A Survey Across the International Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium. JCO Precis Oncol. Â 2025;9:e2500696. doi:10.1200/PO-25-00696 Introduction Pancreatic cancer remains one of medicine's most formidable challenges, with a current 5-year survival rate of just 13% in the United States. However, when detected
CGA-IGC
Nov 265 min read
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Advances in Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers
Ophir Gilad, MD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Member If you missed our final webinar of the year, or would like to revisit the discussion, the full session is now available on demand for CGA-IGC members. Not yet a member? Join here . This webinar featured Colin Pritchard, MD, PhD , Angela Jacobson, MS, CGC , and Tomas Walsh, PhD , from the University of Washington, who shared exciting updates on advances in genetic testing for hereditary cancers. Dr. Colin Pritchard beg
CGA-IGC
Nov 182 min read
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Supporting Family Caregivers: November Is National Family Caregivers Month!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - Chair , CGA-IGC Communications Committee November is National Family Caregivers Month , a time to honor the millions of Americans who play an indispensable role in attending to the needs of their loved ones. Family caregivers are often the unsung heroes of healthcare, serving as a bridge between their loved one and providers. They help navigate complex medical systems, attend appointments, manage complex medical routines, and provide emotional su
CGA-IGC
Nov 121 min read
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Joint Webinar with ACG: Chemoprevention in hereditary cancer syndromes – FAP and Lynch Syndrome
Ophir Gilad, MD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Member If you missed our fifth webinar of the year, or would like to revisit the discussion, the full session is now available on-demand for CGA-IGC members. Not yet a member? You can join here . In collaboration with the American College of Gastroenterology, this webinar featured Katharine Germansky, MD Â from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Pooja Dharwadkar, MD Â Â from University of California, San Francisco, who de
CGA-IGC
Nov 62 min read
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National Family History Month: A Reminder for Providers and Genetic Counselors!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - Chair, CGA-IGC Communications Committee October’s National Family History Month is an important opportunity to emphasize how family history drives cancer risk assessment, genetic referrals, and prevention. Even with growing access to genetic testing, a detailed family history often remains the first and most actionable clue to hereditary cancer risk. Providers and genetic counselors are uniquely positioned to help patients understand why  family
CGA-IGC
Oct 222 min read
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