The advances in vaccine technologies, such as in Lynch Syndrome, is a promising field of research that has the potential to reduce the risk of developing cancer, thereby preventing disease and modifying surveillance regimens for high-risk patients.
What To Do While We Wait for a Vaccine
While the possibility of a Lynch Syndrome vaccine certainly brings a lot of hope and anticipation, it’s important to continue other preventative measures in the meantime. It is recommended that Lynch Syndrome patients:
- Receive regular cancer screenings as advised by their healthcare providers.
- Discuss the option of prophylactic surgery to remove at-risk organs.
- Comply with medication management – such as Aspirin and Naproxen – that may be prescribed to help reduce the risk of developing certain cancers.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise, while avoiding smoking, excess alcohol, and other known carcinogens.
Regardless of whether or not you are diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome, it is important that everyone be aware of:
- Their family history of cancer.
- Signs and symptoms
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