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5 Things Everyone Should Know About Lynch Syndrome

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A visual representation highlighting common Lynch Syndrome symptoms such as colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, and other associated cancers Lynch syndrome is a hereditary condition that dramatically increases a person's risk of certain cancers, especially in the colon and rectum. However, many people remain unaware of Lynch syndrome and the important role genetic screening can play in cancer prevention and early detection. This article explores the key facts about Lynch syndrome that everyone should understand. What is Lynch Syndrome? Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is an inherited disorder caused by mutations in DNA mismatch repair genes. These genes normally help repair damaged DNA, but mutations disrupt this process and allow errors to accumulate. This dramatically elevates risks for certain cancers to develop. Cancer Risks Individuals with Lynch syndrome have a high lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer, endometrial c...