Over the last few weeks, we have been talking a lot about BRCA gene alterations. Lynch Syndrome is another genetic alteration linked to gynae cancers- specifically womb cancer. It also increases the risk of bowel cancer, and to a lesser extent ovarian cancer.
It’s actually the most common known hereditary cancer risk factor- about 1 in every 280 people have it- yet awareness of it is very low.
In this episode we are joined by one of our Ask Eve Gynae Specialist Nurses, Tracie Miles, who is also the Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery at NHS South West Genomic Medicine, to talk about Lynch Syndrome.
We will be chatting about Lynch, how to spot if it might be in your family, what happens when you go through genetic testing, and what measures are available to reduce the risk of cancer.
To see more about Probably Nothing series 6, the topics and upcoming guests, visit our website, eveappeal.org.uk. Next weeks episode is the last in the series, and we will be chatting about the impact Lynch Syndrome has on people and their families.
If you have any questions or concerns about Lynch Syndrome and cancer risk, you can also Ask Eve on nurse@eveappeal.org.uk.
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