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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CGA-IGC
- Feb 29
- 5 min
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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CGA-IGC
- Feb 28
- 2 min
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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CGA-IGC
- Feb 26
- 1 min
CGA-IGC is proud to 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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CGA-IGC
- Feb 26
- 2 min
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...
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CGA-IGC
- Feb 16
- 1 min
How family history of cancer can influence cancer screening.
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Screening plays an important role in the early detection of cancers and can...
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CGA-IGC
- Feb 12
- 1 min
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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CGA-IGC
- Feb 1
- 2 min
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,...
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CGA-IGC
- Nov 30, 2023
- 1 min
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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CGA-IGC
- Nov 28, 2023
- 2 min
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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CGA-IGC
- Nov 9, 2023
- 3 min
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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CGA-IGC
- Sep 30, 2023
- 1 min
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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CGA-IGC
- Sep 29, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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CGA-IGC
- Sep 28, 2023
- 2 min
Learn about Inherited Pancreatic Cancer predisposition - CDKN2A. Day 5 Hereditary Cancer Week 2023
The CDKN2A gene makes proteins that work as “tumor suppressors.” Tumor suppressor proteins do that - they prevent uncontrolled cell...
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CGA-IGC
- Sep 27, 2023
- 3 min
What's the deal with screening and hereditary Pancreatic Cancer? Day 4 Hereditary Cancer Week 2023
Pathogenic variants in a number of different hereditary cancer genes increase the risk for pancreatic cancer. These genes include BRCA1,...
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CGA-IGC
- Sep 26, 2023
- 1 min
Is the Lynch Syndrome vaccine clinical trial a game changer? Day 3 Hereditary Cancer Week 2023
Click here to listen to an interview between CGA-IGC members Dr. Zachariah Foda and Dr. Ajay Bansal about an exciting Lynch Syndrome...
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CGA-IGC
- Sep 25, 2023
- 2 min
What's new in Lynch Syndrome? Day 2 Hereditary Cancer Week 2023
Lynch syndrome is one of the most common inherited cancer syndromes, with an incidence of 1 in 279 in the United States. Significant...
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CGA-IGC
- Sep 24, 2023
- 1 min
Learn more from Fight CRC about knowing your family's medical history! Day 1 Hereditary Cancer Week
Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is partnering with us to observe and honor #HereditaryCancer Week. As part of their dedicated...
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CGA-IGC
- Sep 19, 2023
- 3 min
CGA-IGC highlights #HereditaryGICancer during Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week!
Thank you to #CGAIGC committee members, leaders & the wider #HereditaryGICancer community for contributing to the 2023...
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CGA-IGC
- Mar 22, 2023
- 2 min
Resistant Starch decreases the risk of cancer in patients with lynch syndrome in a randomized trial.
Zachariah H. Foda - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Does starch prevent cancer in patients with lynch syndrome by a mechanism that might...
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