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Cascade testing as the missing link in cancer prevention among Lynch syndrome families.

Familial cancer - 26 Mar 2026

Godino Lea, Erini Giulia, Innella Giovanni, Miccoli Sara, Ferrari Simona, Magini Pamela, Caramanna Luca, Preite Martina, Simoni Veronica, Turchetti Daniela

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This study examined the uptake and timing of cascade testing in families with Lynch syndrome followed at a single Genetics Service in Northern Italy, with the aim of identifying family and individual factors that may influence uptake of testing in at-risk relatives. All living blood relatives aged ≥ 18 years and eligible for the first step of cascade testing were included. Forty-eight families were examined. Most...

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PMID: 41886104
DOI: 10.1007/s10689-026-00549-0

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