September - 2022

What is Cowden Syndrome? Day 6 Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

CGA-IGC

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

What is Cowden Syndrome? Day 6 Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

Courtesy of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Foundation Cowden Syndrome is a genetic condition associated with a spectrum of findings that includes skin growths called trichilemmomas and papillomatous papules, growths/papules on the tongue and lips, and and an increased risk for a number of cancers including breast, thyroid, uterine, colon and kidney. A key feature of Cowden syndrome is colon polyps, which are present in 90% of individuals. Although many individuals have a mixe

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Demystifying MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP)! Day 5 Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

CGA-IGC

Sep 29, 2022
1 min

Awareness

Demystifying MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP)! Day 5 Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

MUTYH-associated polyposis (also known as MAP) is caused by mutations in the MUTYH gene. The condition often results in dozens to hundreds of polyps in the colon and rectum, although some individuals develop colon cancer without any history of polyposis. While the most common polyps seen are adenomas, other types of polyps can be found including serrated adenomas and hyperplastic polyps. In addition to the significantly increased risk for colon cancer, other risks include

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The 2022 debate not to miss! "Is it Time for Universal Germline Genetic Testing for All GI Cancers?"

CGA-IGC

Sep 28, 2022
1 min

Podcasts

The 2022 debate not to miss! "Is it Time for Universal Germline Genetic Testing for All GI Cancers?"

On the occasion of the 2022 #PrevivorDay and #HereditaryCancerWeek, we're delighted to bring you a podcast debate as part of the CGA-IGC 2022 Podcast Series - Episode 6. Hosted by Dr Michael Hall, the debate features Professor Heather Hampel and Dr Matthew Yurgelun going head to head over "Is it Time for Universal Germline Genetic Testing for All GI Cancers?" They debate the pros and cons of offering germline multigene panel testing to all patients diagnosed with any GI cance

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Highlighting Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS)! Day 4 Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

CGA-IGC

Sep 28, 2022
2 min

Awareness

Highlighting Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS)! Day 4 Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

Courtesy of Dr Bhatia, Medical Coaching Institutes Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) is caused by mutations in the STK11 gene and is characterized by polyp growth in the gastrointestinal tract and freckles around the mouth, eyes, nostrils, fingers, and anus. In particular, the type of polyps associated with PJS are hamartomatous polyps. They most often grow in the small intestine, but are also found in the stomach and large intestine (colon). These polyps can cause complications

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What do you know about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome? Day 3 Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

CGA-IGC

Sep 27, 2022
2 min

Awareness

What do you know about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome? Day 3 Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

Courtesy of Dr, Sura Al Rawabdeh, MD from the presentation Small and Large Intestinal pathology, part 3 - April 13 2022 Thanks to NASPGHAN for sharing their knowledge of Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. The name “Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome” can be misleading, as individuals of all ages are affected with this condition. The term “juvenile” instead refers to the type of colon polyp that is characteristic of Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS). However, individuals with JPS do typica

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Learn more about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)! Day 2 - Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

CGA-IGC

Sep 26, 2022
2 min

Awareness

Learn more about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)! Day 2 - Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

Illustration by JR Bee, Verywell Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (also known as FAP) is caused by mutations in the APC gene. The characteristic features of FAP are colorectal cancer and the development of hundreds of polyps throughout the colon and rectum. Individuals with FAP can develop colon polyps as early as the teen years, and if these polyps are not removed they will become cancerous. Many people with FAP choose to remove their colon after the number of polyps becomes t

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Zooming in on Lynch Syndrome! Day 1 - Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

CGA-IGC

Sep 25, 2022
2 min

Awareness

Zooming in on Lynch Syndrome! Day 1 - Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

Courtesy of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Lynch Syndrome is caused by mutations in five different genes: MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, and EPCAM. These genes work together to help fix errors in DNA. When one of the genes has a mutation, it cannot do its job correctly in the body and the risk for developing cancer over the course of a person’s lifetime is increased. Lynch Syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means that only one mutated copy of a gene is neces

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Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week (September 25 – October 1)

CGA-IGC

Sep 23, 2022
1 min

Awareness

Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week (September 25 – October 1)

The CGA-IGC Communication & Membership Committee will be highlighting a different #HereditaryGICancer syndrome on Twitter each day with information tailored for general community members in an effort to improve public awareness and education regarding these cancer predisposition syndromes. The content will include information and resources related to Lynch syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, MUTYH Associated Polyposis, Cowden Syndrome and PO

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Remembering Dennis Ahnen, MD (November,1946–August,2020)

CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
4 min

Remembering Dennis Ahnen, MD (November,1946–August,2020)

Dr Swati Patel, CGA-IGC president, took the opportunity at the recent 2022 InSiGHT meeting to honour the memory of Dr Dennis Ahnen, an incredible husband, father, scientist, clinician, and mentor who sadly passed away in August 2020. Dr Ahnen was taken from us far too soon, his life cut short; but it was a life, lived to the fullest at all levels. Born in Wakefield, MI to a family rooted in the Air Force, he grew up as a global citizen but was All-American when it came to bas

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CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

Education through Twitter Journal Clubs

After a successful Twitter Journal Club on May 10, 2022 with Dr. Bryson Katona and Jessica Long, MS, CGC, the Communications and Membership Committee is in the process of planning another Twitter Journal Club in October. Stay tuned for an announcements regarding the date/time via Twitter. Want to participate in future Twitter Journal Clubs? Here’s a few tips on how to engage with @CGAIGC and other members on Twitter during the next journal club: · Create a Twitter accou

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CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

Keep an eye out for our Tweetorials!

A few times each quarter, @CGAIGC has offered Tweetorials covering important publications. On July 11th, during the third quarter of 2022, we had a Tweetorial on the publication PD-1 Blockade in Mismatch Repair-Deficient, Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer which featured CGA-IGC Council member, Dr. Zsofia Stadler (@StadlerZsofia). Through these Tweetorials, we aim to save you time and, hopefully, intrigue you to read the full article. These Tweetorials highlight each publication’

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Sharing Content that Matters to our Members

CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

Sharing Content that Matters to our Members

The CGA_GC Communication committee continues to highlight issues pertaining to our membership and beyond by utilizing the #HereditaryGICancer hashtag on Twitter. Use this # yourself if you’re tweeting about anything related to inherited GI cancer syndromes. Also, please tag @CGAIGC so we can retweet it and make sure your CGA-IGC colleagues are in the loop! @CGAIGC Twitter community: 1,362 followers (up from 1221 last quarter)

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CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

Upcoming Committee Changes - separation of the CGA-IGC Communications & Membership Committees

With the increase in electronic communications to CGA-IGC members across multiple platforms and the continued need to focus on growing our organization, the Executive Council and Communications & Membership Committee have jointly determined that this committee would better succeed in these efforts by splitting into two separate committees. Beginning in 2023, the Communications Committee and Membership Committee will be separate entities. With the creation of these two separat

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CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

What's coming up in the CGA-IGC DEI space?

The DEI Committee is planning a number of Spanish-language based webinars in collaboration with the Education Committee and the Latin America Grupo de Estudios de Tumores Hereditários (LA GETH). Additionally, a number of DEI members are participating in the development of an important position paper on guidelines and best practices for Lynch syndrome care in transgender individuals. Stay tuned for more information!

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Cultural competency in the care of LGBTQIA+ patients!

CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

Cultural competency in the care of LGBTQIA+ patients!

Recently, learning resources for cultural competency in the care of LGBTQIA+ patients have been posted to the CGA-IGC membership website. This is a resource for all members to take advantage and can count towards their medical center’s healthcare equality index and also receive individual CEU/CME credit.

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CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

What is CGA-IGC's membership thoughts on Universal germline testing for CRC?

You’ve heard the webinars and debates on universal germline testing for colorectal cancer, but what does the CGA-IGC membership think? 73% of survey participants from CGA-IGC support universal germline testing. However, only 20% of respondents believe this would be easy to implement into their clinical practice. The research committee would like to thank all members who participated. Keep an eye out for the complete analysis of this survey.

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Join us for the “Tips and Tricks for development of a clinical registry” webinar!

CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

Webinars

Join us for the “Tips and Tricks for development of a clinical registry” webinar!

The GCA-IGC Research Committee invites you to attend “Tips and Tricks for development of a clinical registry”, a webinar exploring the development and sustainability of a Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry. Our three expert speakers, both US-based and international, will cover topics including identification of patients who meet inclusion criteria for registry enrollment, essential data points to collect for each patient, how to interact with the existing EMR and ove

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We've put the latest medical journals under the microscope!

CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

We've put the latest medical journals under the microscope!

The monthly journal scan created by the Education Committee is a valuable resource that will save you time and keep you current. To access the monthly journal scan, click here. We have added a special alerts section to let you know when major updates to society and national guidelines have been released. Stay tuned for the rest of our journal scans this year!

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CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

Webinars

Have you seen the CGA-IGC 2022 Webinar Series 4?

The 2022 webinar series has included exciting webinars on: Caring for our LGBTQI+ Patients, presented by Sonali Paul, MD State of the Art in Colorectal Cancer Prevention for Lynch Syndrome Patients, presented by Swati Patel, MD, in partnership with the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Challenges in Pediatric Polyposis Conditions, presented by Colleen Flahive, MD and Kami Wolfe Schneider, MS, CGC, in partnership with the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroent

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CGA-IGC

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

CGA-IGC Member Highlight - Christine Drogan, MS, CGC

Christine joined the CGA-IGC Mentorship Program as a relatively new genetic counselor, hoping to gain insight on how she could incorporate research into her practice. Christine asked to be paired with a genetic counselor who had experience conducting clinical research studies. Christine wanted to know how she could be more like the genetic counselors whom she admires so greatly. Here’s what Christine has to say about her experience with the CGA-IGC Mentorship Program thus f

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