It’s always a good time to remind you to schedule your colonoscopy 😁

Our recent study of 718 CRC patients dx<50, found 97 (13.6%) had a parent/sibling/child with CRC. We estimated that 65 (67%; 9% of total) could have potentially been prevented if they'd known to follow increased screening based on family history. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

As #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth comes to a close, consider making a lasting difference by donating to the CGA Fund, which supports high quality research projects in hereditary colorectal cancers! cgaigc.com/payments-and-d…

Testing falls on US! We are STILL missing hereditary cancer patients. Integrating genetic testing into our practice is key. Learning more about Decoding the Care of Genetic Cancers with Matthew Kalady @rachelP_LGC Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Surgery Dept. Syed Husain Emily Huang #ASCRS2022

📢We have 2⃣grant opportunities for future #HereditaryGICancer leaders! 1⃣CGA-IGC Award 2⃣ CGA-IGC & Fight Colorectal Cancer Early Career Award ➡️Application deadline for both is Aug 22,2022 at 5pm PT. ➡️ Learn more tinyurl.com/2tayfzd4 & submit your application! #GITwitter

‼️We have a🆕member benefit - the CGA-IGC Fellowship‼️ ➡️The purpose of the fellowship designation is to recognize members who have made a significant contribution to the society. ➡️Does this apply to you❓ 👉Learn more here tinyurl.com/22up3bek #HereditaryGICancer

Recent #SCOTUS decision is alarming. CGA-IGC unequivocally believes that all patients deserve unbiased information about & sustained access to the complete range of reproductive options, including abortion care. Read more: tinyurl.com/33st4y4p

Delighted to share our evaluation of the first reported human individual with biallelic germline NFAT1 deficiency! This individual presented with osteochondromas, severe joint contractures, and susceptibility to B cell malignancy. Out today in Blood!

🔔#CGAIGC22 Abstract submission deadline is coming up! 📌 Make sure to check out the abstract categories and submit your work by 11 July, 2022. 🔗Main Topics: bit.ly/3P74qC8 🔗Submit Abstract: bit.ly/3nJ2LHg #HereditaryGICancer

🙌 There is still time to contribute to #CGAIGC22 with your research ✅ The submission deadline has been extended to 🗓 July 18, 2022 Get valuable feedback from experts and find your next collaboration 😃 Submit here 👉 bit.ly/3IyNrGE

Can’t wait to see all these great abstracts!

‼️ Have you applied for the CGA-IGC Fellowship‼️ ➡️The purpose of the fellowship designation is to recognize members who have made a significant contribution to the society. ➡️Application deadline - July 22❗️ 👉Learn more here tinyurl.com/22up3bek #HereditaryGICancer

➡️Are you a #GeneticCounsellor & have a tough #HereditaryGICancer case? ▶️You can present your case at #HereditaryLive taking place on Aug 18, Oct 27 or Dec 15 at 6pm ET / 3pm PT 👉Submit your case here: tinyurl.com/4vxz3ap6 For more info visit tinyurl.com/4meh48ut

CGA-IGC & Fight Colorectal Cancer have accomplished so much 👏🏽 ! ➡️ Funding early career researchers tinyurl.com/2j2b8tpk ➡️ Legislative action tinyurl.com/yrbm2cdm 💪🏽 We have so much more to do! Come to #CGAIGC22 Nash Bash for some 🎸,🍖 and 🍹 !! FREE if you register before Aug 29!

📢We are proud to honor distinguished #CGAIGC members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of #HereditaryGICancer & our society. 👏to the🏆 recipients Carol Burke Heather Hampel @bhealdleach Lorenzo Mannucci ➡️Visit cgaigc.com/awards to learn more

Great morning for Get Your Rear in Gear Columbus! The James at Ohio State Colon Cancer Coalition #getyourcolonoscopy

Megan Hitchins collaboration with Rachel Pearlman & I shows that you should assess all CRC dx <55-60 with MLH1 promoter hypermethylation for constitutional MLH1 hypermethylation. Not too many cases & high yield. Not necessary for endometrial cancers. #INSIGHT2022

‼️#HereditaryCancerWeek is starting on Sep 25❗️ 📢Our plans tinyurl.com/yck4n8da ➡️Daily focus on a different #HereditaryGICancer syndrome ➡️Sep 28: podcast release w/ Heather Hampel Matt Yurgelun, MD Michael J Hall ➡️Sep 29: joint webinar with ACG & GI

‼️ For Day 1⃣ of #hereditarycancerweek we are highlighting #LynchSyndrome. ➡️Did you know that Lynch Syndrome is the most common cause of hereditary colon cancer❓ 👉Learn more here tinyurl.com/2p98z64b #HereditaryGICancer

🚨Access to #Genetic Counselor Services is crucial in the #HereditaryGICancer space 🚨 ➡️Our GCs play an important role in the multidisciplinary #healthcare team caring for individuals with #HereditaryGICancer susceptibility Heather Hampel Christine Drogan Rachel Pearlman