Advancing the understanding of Lynch Syndrome screening and the significance of comprehensive genetic testing
Mev Dominquez-Valentin from the Department of Tumor Biology at the Institute for Cancer Research is senior author on a study recently published in the prestigious journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, entitled: "Characterization of Screening Strategies for Lynch Syndrome in Latin America.” The study involves the collaborations of more than 50 investigators from 24 representative genetic cancer registries/center of 8 countries from Latin America, highlighting the significant insights we've gained into Lynch Syndrome (LS) screening methods across the region. The results emphasize challenges in hereditary cancer syndrome screening in Latin America and the need for enhanced strategies. Other OUS researchers involved in the study are Eivind Hovig, Pål Møller and Vessela Kristensen.
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The Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology article:
Characterization of screening strategies for Lynch syndrome in Latin America.
Campos-Segura AV, ... Dominguez-Valentin M; LA-GETH..
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2025 Feb 24:S1542-3565(25)00145-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.12.026. PMID: 40010418.
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