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CGA-IGC is proud to again partner with FightCRC this March to support their efforts during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Read below to see how you can get involved!
Learn from our president , Beth Dudley Yurkovich MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF about the importance of this partnership with Fight CRC. "CGA-IGC's...
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Mar 22 min read
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CGA-IGC's highlights during the 2025 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
The mission of CGA-IGC is to serve as a resource for its members and the wider  #HereditaryGICommunity .   Knowledge empowers both...
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Mar 17 min read
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National Black History Month 2025 - Celebrating the important work done by Black genetic scientists throughout history!
Kimberly Hilfrank, Chair, CGA-IGC Communications Committee In observance of National Black History Month 2025, CGA-IGC would like to...
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Feb 282 min read
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CGA-IGC highlights #HereditaryGICancer during Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week!
Thank you to the #CGAIGC  Communications committee members, leaders & the wider #HereditaryGICancer  community for contributing to the...
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Oct 6, 20243 min read
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GASTRIC Consortium: Advancing Research on CDH1 Carriers Through Multicenter Collaboration. Day 7 - Hereditary Cancer Week!
Ophir Gilad, MD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Hereditary Cancer Week is a great opportunity to give an update on ongoing research in...
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Oct 5, 20243 min read
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National Previvor Day: Honoring Resilience and Strength! Day 4 - Hereditary Cancer Week!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week is a time to bring attention to the...
CGA-IGC
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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AACR Cheat sheet for providers treating DNA Replication Repair Deficiency Syndromes in Children and Young Adults! Day 1 - Hereditary Cancer Week!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee , Kristin Zelley, MS, LCGC - CGA-IGC Education Committee , Kami Wolfe...
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Sep 29, 20242 min read
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Understanding Early Onset Colorectal Cancer: Challenges and Strategies
By Alessandro Mannucci, MD Communications Committee Member The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is rapidly increasing,...
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Mar 5, 20245 min read
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CGA-IGC again highlighted Colorectal Cancer in March 2024!
Thank you to #CGAIGC committee members, leaders & the wider #HereditaryGICancer community for their contribution to the 2024...
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Feb 29, 20245 min read
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Hereditary Cancer, red flags, and how it impacts screening!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Most cancer is not inherited in families and occurs sporadically, as a...
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Feb 28, 20242 min read
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CGA-IGC is proud to again partner with FightCRC this March to support their efforts during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Read below to see how you can get involved!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Learn from our president , Bryson Katona , MD, PhD, about the importance of...
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Feb 26, 20241 min read
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Fight Colorectal Cancer and the Collaborative Group of Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer Unite During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
In a joint effort to address the rising prevalence of early-onset colorectal cancer, the Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited...
CGA-IGC
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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How family history of cancer can influence cancer screening!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Updated Oct 3, 2024 Screening plays an important role in the early...
CGA-IGC
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Celebrating Black individuals and their contributions to medicine during Black History Month!
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black individuals across various fields, including genetics....
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Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Up to 50% of all cancers can be prevented - sharing the power of prevention can save lives!
Chandrika Kurpad, MS, LCGC- CGA-IGC Communications Committee February is National Cancer Prevention Month. In recognition of this,...
CGA-IGC
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Recognizing Caregivers in observance of National Family Caregivers Month!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee In observance of National Family Caregivers Month, the CGA-IGC and Fight...
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Nov 30, 20231 min read
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Lynch Syndrome and the increased risk of other cancers including Stomach Cancer
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Approximately 1 in 280 individuals in the United States have Lynch...
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Nov 28, 20232 min read
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Today we celebrate Genetic Counselor Awareness Day!
Today, November 9th, we celebrate Genetic Counselor Awareness Day. Occurring on the second Thursday of November each year, the purpose of...
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Nov 9, 20233 min read
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What is Diffuse Gastric & Lobular Breast Cancer Syndrome? Day 7 Hereditary Cancer Week
Diffuse Gastric and Lobular Breast Cancer Syndrome (DGLBCS) is caused by a genetic alteration passed down through generations within...
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Sep 30, 20231 min read
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Bringing to light the Pancreatic Cancer predisposition - ATM. Day 6 Hereditary Cancer Week 2023
The function of the ATM gene is to make sure cells grow and divide at a controlled rate. When the ATM gene is mutated and can’t work...
CGA-IGC
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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