Condition
Lynch Syndrome
An inherited condition that raises the risk of colon, uterine and several other cancers.
Also called: hereditary colon cancer syndrome, hnpcc
Who Can Help with Lynch Syndrome?
- Genetic Counselors
A specialist who helps patients understand their risk of inherited conditions and what genetic test results mean.
- Gastroenterologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the stomach, intestines and liver, and performs colonoscopies and endoscopies.
- Gynecologic Oncologists
A physician who treats cancers of the female reproductive organs, such as ovarian, uterine and cervical cancer.
- Oncologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats cancer with chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other medicines.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about lynch syndrome and what is right for you.