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Universal Tumor Screening for Lynch Syndrome: Past, Present and Future

Speaker
  • Heather Hampel, MS

    LGC Associate Director, Division of Human Genetics, Associate Director, Biospecimen Research Professor, Internal Medicine, Licensed Genetic Counselor, The Ohio State University Cancer Center
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Abstract

Ms. Hampel will be discussing the growing importance and implications of universal MSI/dMMR screening for Lynch Syndrome-associated cancers to aid in identifying patients and their family members who may be affected. 

Learning Objectives: 

•    State the number of individuals in the U.S. with Lynch Syndrome 
•    Describe the importance of universal screening for identifying individuals with Lynch Syndrome