Resources
Where can I find more information about Lynch Syndrome?
MD Anderson Cancer Center Clinical Cancer Genetics Program
The Clinical Cancer Genetics Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to providing hereditary cancer risk assessment and consultation services. Specially trained genetic counselors and physicians work together to provide education, hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, genetic testing, individualized cancer screening and prevention programs to people who are concerned about their personal and family history of cancer.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hereditary Gynecologic Cancer Home Page
For more information and to learn about current research studies at MD Anderson, click on Lynch Syndrome, or call MD Anderson's Clinical Cancer Genetics Program, 713-745-7391.
Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Colorectal Cancer (CGA)
The CGA focuses on families with rare forms of colorectal cancer, including Lynch syndrome.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Genetics of Colorectal Cancer
1-800- 4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Click on the link on the left hand side of the page to access more information on Lynch syndrome.
Cancer.Net
Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Click on the Learning About Cancer link on the left hand side of the page. Then click on the Genetics link to learn more about genetics of colorectal cancer and Lynch syndrome.
The Learning Center at MD Anderson
The Learning Center provides materials for information and convenience only. They are not to be substituted for medical advice. Medical information is often controversial and continually changes. Please talk to your doctor about your specific concerns.
The Learning Center provides a wide range of materials, and each location has different resources. Please call ahead to learn which location has the resources you need.
To learn more or ask questions, please call, email or visit The Learning Center.
Levit Family Learning Center
Location: Mays Clinic, Floor 2, near The Tree Sculpture, Room ACB2.1120
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 713-563-8010
Email: asktlcstaff@mdanderson.org
Theodore N. Law Learning Center
Location: Main Building, Floor 4, near Elevator A, Room R4.1100
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 713-745-8063
Additional Websites
National Cancer Institute
This site is NCI’s gateway for information about cancer genetics.
The National Human Genome Research Institute
This site gives information about genetics and genomics, rare diseases and patient care.
National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Genome Anatomy Project
The goal of the NCI’s Cancer Genome Anatomy Project is to determine the gene expression profiles of normal, pre-cancer and cancer cells, leading eventually to improved detection, diagnosis and treatment for patients.
Genetics Home Reference
This site contains information about genetic conditions and the genes responsible. The site also contains a glossary.
Genetic Alliance
Genetic Alliance is a coalition of more than 1,000 advocacy organizations serving people affected by over 1,000 conditions.
DNA Learning Center
Sponsored by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, this site is dedicated to promoting public understanding of genetics. It has a multimedia review of genetics, information on genetic disorders and more.
Cytogenetics Gallery
This site explains chromosomes and contains images of various genetic abnormalities, including the Philadelphia chromosome.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Public Health Genomics
This Public Health Genomics site has information on various genetic and genome topics.
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