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"From Report to Reality: Understanding Variant Summaries and Reassessing Assigned Classifications”
Ophir Gilad, MD - Communications Committee member If you missed our latest webinar, 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). This webinar featured Maegan E. Roberts, MS, CGC, Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, who provided a practical guide to understanding variant summaries and reassessing assigned variant classifications. Ms. Roberts began by reviewing dif
CGA-IGC
Sep 92 min read


Affirming Hereditary Cancer Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients: Clinical Takeaways
Chandrika Kurpad MS, LCGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Member Synthesized from the CGA-IGC 2026 podcast series, Episode 4 featuring Kimberly Zayhowski, a certified genetic counselor and assistant program director at Boston University, and Dr. Iris Romero, a professor of OB/GYN at the University of Chicago who specializes in hereditary cancer prevention and LGBTQ+ health, in conversation with host Ying Lu, a GYN medical oncologist who leads the Inherited GYN Cancer Progr
CGA-IGC
Jun 296 min read


New NCCN® Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment Guidelines Released for Colorectal, Endometrial, Esophageal, and Gastric Cancers
The new National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal, Endometrial, Esophageal, and Gastric Cancer Guidelines - Version 1.2026 were released on June 16, 2026. Stay tuned for more important updates from the NCCN Guidelines®: Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal, Endometrial, Esophageal, and Gastric Cancer!
CGA-IGC
Jun 191 min read


Project DNA Clinical Cancer Genetics Training Scholarship
CGA-IGC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Project DNA and the City of Hope to offer educational scholarships totaling $10,000 to support participation in the City of Hope Intensive Course on Genomic Cancer Risk Assessment. These scholarships aim to equip awardees with the skills to deliver genetic risk assessment and testing in their clinical practice, while supporting the development or expansion of genetic testing infrastructure at their home institutions. T
CGA-IGC
May 132 min read


Fight CRC and CGA-IGC Members Help Advance ICD-10 Recognition for Lynch Syndrome
Courtesy of Fight CRC We are thrilled to announce that the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee has officially established a specific code for Lynch syndrome, while also allowing a path for the inclusion of BRCA1, BRCA2, and Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Please see Fight CRC’s press release for more details. Thanks to all our members who signed on to Fight CRC's letter to the CDC in support of creating an ICD-10 code for Lynch syndrome. This represents a critical advance
CGA-IGC
May 122 min read


The Role of APPs in Hereditary GI Cancer Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Jennifer Fijor ARNP - CGA-IGC Communication Committee Member CGA-IGC membership brings together the full multidisciplinary hereditary GI cancer care team, including advanced practice providers (APPs). Through CGA-IGC, members gain access to high-quality educational resources and invaluable networking opportunities that foster collaboration across disciplines, creating a truly unique membership experience. Learn more about the vital role APPs play in hereditary GI cancer care.
CGA-IGC
Dec 18, 20252 min read


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 18, 20252 min read


Navigating CDH1 and Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer: Evolving Risks, Guidelines, and Counseling Challenges
Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC) has long been recognized as one of the most penetrant hereditary cancer syndromes, primarily...
CGA-IGC
Sep 9, 20255 min read


Navigating Gynecologic Cancer Risk in Lynch Syndrome: A Closer Look at Evolving Guidelines
Zachariah H. Foda, MD, PhD, CGA-IGC Communications Committee Member In the latest episode of the CGA-IGC Podcast Series 2025 , host...
CGA-IGC
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Decisional regret post-prophylactic gastrectomy for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC)
Nicholas J. Bartell, M.D - CGA-IGC Communications committee In the newest episode of the CGA-IGC podcast Josie Baker, MS, LGC, genetic...
CGA-IGC
May 1, 20242 min read


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,...
CGA-IGC
Mar 5, 20245 min read


"How We Do It": Expanding Genetic Services: 2024 Webinar series kicks off with a practical and informative talk.
Zachariah H Foda, MD, PhD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Are you interested in learning how to expand genetic services in your...
CGA-IGC
Feb 22, 20242 min read


“How We Do It”: Programs Implemented to Maximize Workflows and Improve Patient Care."
Rita Matos, PhD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee If you didn’t have the chance to join us for the final webinar of the year, you can...
CGA-IGC
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Evidence based guidance for APC I1307K and Cancer Risk
Zachariah H Foda, MD, PhD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee In this episode, hosted by Thomas (TJ) Slavin, MD, Medical Geneticist and...
CGA-IGC
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Identification and Management of Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Rita Barbosa-Matos - CGA-IGC Communications Committee As part of #HereditaryCancerAwarenessWeek, we invite you to watch or re-watch our...
CGA-IGC
Sep 30, 20232 min read


CGA-IGC highlights during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
Thank you to #CGAIGC committee members, leaders & the wider #HereditaryGICancer community for their contribution to the 2023...
CGA-IGC
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Zooming in on the Early Onset Colorectal Cancer (eoCRC) initiative - an international collaboration!
On the occasion of #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth we are zooming in on the #eoCRC initiative and the work of the DIRECt group. A...
CGA-IGC
Feb 22, 20231 min read


USPSTF releases draft research plan on "Lynch Syndrome-Related Cancer in Adults" for public comments
In 2022, in partnership with many other organizations, CGA-IGC advocated for the USPSTF to consider a topic review for Lynch Syndrome...
CGA-IGC
Feb 16, 20231 min read


Join us again in 2023 for HereditaryLive!
We are excited to continue our collaboration in 2023 with the Cleveland Clinic to co-sponsor Hereditary Live and offer this platform to...
CGA-IGC
Jan 17, 20231 min read


LGBTQI+ Toolkit - New Resource Available!
If you missed #CGAIGC22 or simply want to watch the presentation by Megha Ranganathan, MS, CGC again - Case Report: Non-Binary Patient...
CGA-IGC
Dec 5, 20221 min read
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