- Lynch Syndrome involves several inherited genes which normally protect the body from cancer, but mutations in any of these genes may inhibit this function.
- If someone has a Lynch Syndrome mutation it does NOT mean they will definitely get cancer, there are other factors involved.
- If you have one of the Lynch Syndrome mutations, this has implications for your family. Your elders, siblings and offspring. If they too have the same mutations, they will be more susceptible to bowel and other cancers.
- You should contact members of your family and advise them to get tested.
- Anyone with Lynch Syndrome can reduce their cancer risk.
- People with Lynch Syndrome are entitled to advanced cancer screening, to catch cancer early and cure it.
- There is evidence that some people with Lynch Syndrome diagnosed with a bowel cancer are more likely to develop secondary cancers.
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