The lifetime risk for colorectal cancer for individuals with no risk factors is 4.1% for women and 4.4% for men. These individuals should have colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 45 (or another screening test as I tweeted about yesterday). #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

People who have a parent/sibling/child with CRC are 2-4 times more likely to develop CRC than those without family history. They need to start colonoscopy at age 40 (or 10 yr earlier than their relative's age at dx) and repeat it every 5 years. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

MSH2 c.2458+976A>G 🤯 that's the power of concurrent DNA/RNA testing when you're trying to solve a family's diagnostic odyssey.

Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S., but barely a third of all people who should get a colonoscopy get one. The key to stopping it is catching it early. Get screened sooner rather than later. bit.ly/3JIPOb1 #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP): >100 adenomas Usually requires colectomy to prevent CRC Attenuated FAP: 30-100 adenomas Can sometimes be managed w/frequent colonoscopy Caused by mutations in the APC gene 25% of APC mutations are de novo #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

#Genechat : the start of gene specific #SDHx surveillance recommendations are here! Check out these guidelines—it will be interesting to see how implementation changes and what will happen with NCCN reccs.

It’s boards study season! 🧬 If you are interested in participating in an August 2023 ABGC study group organized through the Student and New Grad SIG, please complete this form by Friday, June 9th docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Free CEUs can be hard to come by. My Gene Counsel is compiling a list of free CEUs for GCs. Click on the link below to access these opportunities. If you know of any free CEUs, please reply below! hubs.li/Q025rBm-0 #GeneChat #PrecisionMedicine

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death from #cancer, and it almost always develops from abnormal growths. Screening tests can find these so they can be removed. Learn about your different test options: cdc.gov/cancer/colorec…

November is #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth! Hirshberg Foundation shares the risks and symptoms of pancreatic cancer, which has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. This November, let's spread awareness about this disease. #GeneChat #PrecisonMedicine

The One Where Everyone Recognises the Value of Genetic Counsellors

“I love what I do because I feel like I’m helping people. I can give them more information to make decisions about #genetictesting, cancer screening, risk reduction and personalized treatment.” Find out how Ambry helps Kaitlin care for patients. #genechat hubs.ly/Q02lnpQ70

In her latest Forbes article, EllenMatloff shared the story of jscreen CEO Dr. Matt Goldstein & his wife Myra Sack, who pursued #IVF for #TaySachs. Read how couples like Matt & Myra may be negatively impacted by the ruling hubs.li/Q02m7gPk0 #GeneChat #PrecisionMedicine

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance and the American Cancer Society are joining forces to get people screened for colorectal cancer. So if you’re 45 years old or older, get screened! Find a screening location near you or learn more about risk factors at YourColonIs45.org.

🔵 March shines a light on colorectal cancer awareness. Did you spot our fact? Up to 3% of colon cancers are due to Lynch syndrome. Know the risks. Take the steps. Let's beat this together. 💪 #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #LynchSyndromeAwareness #IamAliveandKickn

Happy #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, #AGAGastroSquad! 💙 We’re committed to encouraging CRC screening and protecting access to CRC care during March and year-round. Let’s work together to achieve a world free of colorectal cancer. 💪🏽 #45isthenew50 #GetScreened

March is #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! The leading cause of cancer death in the United States is #colorectalcancer, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how you can lower your risk: cdc.gov/cancer/colorec…

It’s #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is by having colonoscopies, which are recommended every 10 years for those ≥45 y.o. However, earlier or more frequent colonoscopies may be recommended based on your personal/family history.

Did you know that: 📘 Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and; 📘 CRC is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

In 2024, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 152,810 new cases of colorectal cancer in the U.S. and a total of 53,010 people will die from these cancers. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth