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Controversies in Management of Gynecologic Cancer Risk for Lynch Syndrome: Focus on MSH6 and PMS2
Ophir Gilad, MD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee In our fourth webinar of the 2024 series Emma C. Crosbie, PhD from the University of...
CGA-IGC
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Decisional regret post-prophylactic gastrectomy for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC)
Nicholas J. Bartell, M.D - CGA-IGC Communications committee In the newest episode of the CGA-IGC podcast Josie Baker, MS, LGC, genetic...
CGA-IGC
May 1, 20242 min read


Psychological Implications on Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Diagnosis in Children
Zachariah H Foda, M.D., Ph.D.- CGA-IGC Communications Committee Learn more about the Psychological Implications of Hereditary...
CGA-IGC
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Contribution of "Constitutional MLH1 hypermethylation" to #LynchSyndrome diagnosis!
Rita Barbosa-Matos - CGA-IGC Communications Committee In this enlightening episode, led by Emma Keel, MS, certified genetic counselor at...
CGA-IGC
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Learn more about “Building Trust & Resources in CRC research: Strategies for Community Engagement, Biospecimen Collection, & Addressing Disparities”.
Ophir Gilad, MD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee If you didn’t have the chance to join us for the second webinar of the year, or would...
CGA-IGC
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Understanding Early Onset Colorectal Cancer: Challenges and Strategies
By Alessandro Mannucci, MD Communications Committee Member The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is rapidly increasing,...
CGA-IGC
Mar 5, 20245 min read


CGA-IGC again highlighted Colorectal Cancer in March 2024!
Thank you to #CGAIGC committee members, leaders & the wider #HereditaryGICancer community for their contribution to the 2024...
CGA-IGC
Feb 29, 20245 min read


Hereditary Cancer, red flags, and how it impacts screening!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Most cancer is not inherited in families and occurs sporadically, as a...
CGA-IGC
Feb 28, 20242 min read


CGA-IGC is proud to partner with FightCRC this March to support their efforts during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Read below to see how you can get involved!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Learn from our president, Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, about the importance of...
CGA-IGC
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Fight Colorectal Cancer and the Collaborative Group of Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer Unite During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
In a joint effort to address the rising prevalence of early-onset colorectal cancer, the Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited...
CGA-IGC
Feb 26, 20242 min read


"How We Do It": Expanding Genetic Services: 2024 Webinar series kicks off with a practical and informative talk.
Zachariah H Foda, MD, PhD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Are you interested in learning how to expand genetic services in your...
CGA-IGC
Feb 22, 20242 min read


How family history of cancer can influence cancer screening!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Updated Oct 3, 2024 Screening plays an important role in the early...
CGA-IGC
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Celebrating Black individuals and their contributions to medicine during Black History Month!
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black individuals across various fields, including genetics....
CGA-IGC
Feb 12, 20241 min read


Up to 50% of all cancers can be prevented - sharing the power of prevention can save lives!
Chandrika Kurpad, MS, LCGC- CGA-IGC Communications Committee February is National Cancer Prevention Month. In recognition of this,...
CGA-IGC
Feb 1, 20242 min read


“How We Do It”: Programs Implemented to Maximize Workflows and Improve Patient Care."
Rita Matos, PhD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee If you didn’t have the chance to join us for the final webinar of the year, you can...
CGA-IGC
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Evidence based guidance for APC I1307K and Cancer Risk
Zachariah H Foda, MD, PhD - CGA-IGC Communications Committee In this episode, hosted by Thomas (TJ) Slavin, MD, Medical Geneticist and...
CGA-IGC
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Recognizing Caregivers in observance of National Family Caregivers Month!
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee In observance of National Family Caregivers Month, the CGA-IGC and Fight...
CGA-IGC
Nov 30, 20231 min read


Lynch Syndrome and the increased risk of other cancers including Stomach Cancer
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications Committee Approximately 1 in 280 individuals in the United States have Lynch...
CGA-IGC
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Determinants of Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma in Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer
Ophir Gilad, MD, CGA-IGC Communications Committee Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC), related to mutations in the CDH1 increases...
CGA-IGC
Nov 27, 20231 min read


“Life After Total Proctocolectomy in Lynch Syndrome” - Interview with Danielle Ripley-Burgess
Megha Ranganathan, MS, CGC - Chair, CGA-IGC Communications Committee “I didn’t realize until after I got [the proctocolectomy] how much...
CGA-IGC
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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