Lynch Syndrome

Key Points

•  Lynch syndrome is a rare, inherited condition that increases your risk of developing bowel cancer and sometimes other cancers. 
• Lynch Syndrome accounts for about 3% of all bowel cancer.  
• Regular bowel screening by colonoscopy can prevent bowel cancers developing.  
• Bowel Screening usually starts from the age of 25 years and is performed on a yearly basis.  
• People with Lynch Syndrome are also at increased risk of developing certain other cancers such as uterine (womb), urinary tract, ovary and small bowel.  
• Women should consider screening of the uterus and ovaries from the age of 30-35 years.  
• Genetic testing is available for families with this syndrome.  
• When you have Lynch Syndrome, each of your children have a 1 in 2 (50%) chance of inheriting it.  

https://www.nzfgcs.co.nz/Syndromes/Lynch-Syndrome