About Lynch Syndrome
How can I find out if I have Lynch syndrome?
The following features are common in families with Lynch syndrome:
- Three or more closely related family members have colorectal, endometrial, or other Lynch-associated cancer.
- Two or more generations have cancer.
- A family member is diagnosed before the age of 50 with colorectal or endometrial cancer.
These features are often referred to as the Amsterdam criteria. However, not all families that meet the Amsterdam criteria have Lynch syndrome. In addition, families that have Lynch syndrome may not meet all of the Amsterdam criteria. If you are concerned about Lynch syndrome in your family, contact Clinical Cancer Genetics
at 713-745-7391 to schedule a consultation.
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