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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: 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. 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
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Nov 26, 20255 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
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Nov 18, 20252 min read


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
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Nov 12, 20251 min read


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. You must be logged in to the member portal to watch the recording. Not yet a member? You can join here . In collaboration with the American College of Gastroenterology, this webinar featured Katharine Germansky, MD from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Pooj
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Nov 6, 20252 min read


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
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Oct 22, 20252 min read


Baby Aspirin and Cancer Prevention in Lynch Syndrome: New CaPP3 Results
Professor Sir John Burn joined Dr. Swati Patel at the CGA-IGC 2025 Annual Meeting to share long-awaited results from the CaPP3 trial, a follow-up to the landmark CAPP2 study that first demonstrated aspirin’s ability to reduce cancer risk in people with Lynch syndrome. While some questions remain unanswered and more research is needed, Sir John Burn discusses the results from the study and the considerations surrounding aspirin as a chemopreventive in Lynch syndrome.
CGA-IGC
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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