NHS SW Genomic Medicine Service Alliance
@SWGenomics
Improving Healthcare Through Genomics - working together to embed Genomics into standard care for patients and families across the South West.
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Fantastic day with Moondance Cancer Initiative and Rhwydwaith Canser | Cancer Network discussing how to improve care #lynchsyndromewales and embed genomics
#LynchSyndromeWales #bowelcancerawarenessmonth
Around 2,300 teenagers and young adults aged 15 to 24 are diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK.
Issy, Jake and Joram have shared their experiences after receiving a cancer diagnosis as a teenager with Cancer Research UK, to help raise awareness this #tyacam 👇
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/04/02/tee…
As today's #nationalsiblingsday we're thinking about all those brilliant people growing up with a brother or sister who has a rare chromosome or gene condition, to let them know how amazing they are. Our guide to supporting siblings is free at rarechromo.org/disorder-guide…
Latest in our blog: #LynchSyndrome patients will now benefit from a new national registry. We explore what this means and why patient registries are so important. buff.ly/3vFCtgG
Delighted to be appointed as the Deputy CD for NHS SW Genomic Medicine Service Alliance South West Genomic Laboratory Hub continuing working with an excellent team and colleagues across the SW to deliver a world class genomics service in the NHS
Looking to a bright future for #HealthcareInnovation at the NHS England Southwest Healthcare Scientist leadership meeting with South West Genomic Laboratory Hub andrew parish, Maggie Williams and Professor Dame Sue Hill
#Genomics ExeterGenomes Royal Devon NHS
Professor Dame Sue Hill opening the programme abd explaining the vital importance of the Healthcare Scientist profession
South West Genomic Laboratory Hub ExeterGenomes Genomics England Sarah Wynn Unique Richard Scott
“When I first heard my diagnosis, I spent a lot of time trying to understand if I did it to myself. Having these test results back gave me a sense of relief that there was no one to blame' - Kat
Find out how simple blood tests are changing cancer care👇
norththamesgenomics.nhs.uk/circulating-tu…
Projects like our ctDNA pilot are only possible thanks to huge amounts of collaboration, across the whole NHS Genomic Medicine Service, including from our incredible scientists who work tirelessly to bring new testing into NHS labs!
norththamesgenomics.nhs.uk/circulating-tu…
Lynch Syndrome is one of the most common genetic conditions, but 95% of people don’t know they have it.
Did you know that only 5% of people who have Lynch Syndrome in the UK have been diagnosed?
Help us change this!
#LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay
📢Work within cancer services?
Did you know everyone diagnosed with endometrial or bowel cancer should get genetic screening for Lynch Syndrome?
#LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay
#ThinkGenomics
#LynchSyndrome AwarenessDay is the time for the 🌐 #HereditaryGICancer to share w/the #healthcare community what we know abt #LynchSyndrome ‼️
if you're in #primarycare or in another setting seeing #patients w/ #hereditarycancer - TODAY is the 👍 to learn more abt #LynchSydrome ‼️
On Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day, we want to highlight our dedication to providing education about Lynch Syndrome.
If you'd like to learn more about #LynchSyndrome , join us at our FREE event 'Beyond the NHS National Lynch Syndrome Project':
📅 Friday, 26th April
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Tracy never stops telling anyone who will listen about Lynch Syndrome!
Today is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day and she would like you all to hear why it's important that people get screened for Lynch Syndrome.
Read her story here bit.ly/4969HDt
#ThinkGenomics
