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Improving the uptake of predictive testing and colorectal screening in Lynch syndrome: a regional primary care survey.
Clinical genetics - 1 Jun 2015
Barrow P, Green K, Clancy T, Lalloo F, Hill J, Evans D G
Abstract excerpt
Lynch syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome with a 60-80% lifetime risk of colorectal cancer. We assessed the uptake of predictive testing and colorectal screening among first-degree relatives (FDRs) in LS families and explored novel methods for informing and engaging at-risk relatives. Uptake of predictive testing was explored using Kaplan-Meier analysis and engagement with...
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