The role of genetic testing for Lynch Syndrome in women diagnosed with endometrial cancer
People with Lynch Syndrome have genetic predisposition to colonic, endometrial and ovarian cancer.
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is a UK government agency which funds research into health and care. For the results to be translated in terms of their place and value in clinical practice, the NIHR publishes study results collections accompanied by comments from health professional who are experts on the field as well as patients and members of the public.
Here, you can visit a recently published collection which includes 10 summaries of scientific articles on women’s health:
The first is on the screening of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer for Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition which increases the risk for colonic, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. The study showed that 302 of the 305 women with endometrial cancer who were offered the testing for Lynch Syndrome agreed to it. Genetic testing for the syndrome is now offered routinely to all women diagnosed with endometrial cancer in the UK.