Lynch Syndrome

I'de like to learn more about it. I was tested for brac1&2 which were negative.

I think they are testing me further for Lynch Syndrome. I have not googled it yet but if you could shed some light, that would be great. Thanks & Take care.

Thanks for the link, leaf.  I will check it out.  I tested negative for the BRCA gene mutations, but the genetic counselor talked to me about Lynch Syndrome based on the family history.  This is the first conversation that I'm seeing about it.

Maria

Is lynch syndrome along the lines of LiFraumini Syndrome?  What classifies it as lynch.

Flash I just had genetic study done and along with testing for BRAC they want to test me

for Lynch Syndrome too.

Carrie

I tested positive for Lynch Sydrome in June of 2006.  My sister just passed away in May from colon cancer.  I am so glad my family was tested so that we now know our risks and can take a proactive stand against this horrible condition.  My son is 21 and has already started screenings for colon cancer.  Since we know that he has this gene mutation he should never have to go through the cancer treatments that my sister and I have.

My sisters,brother, and myself were all diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome.  We had genetic testing and had the mutated gene MSH6.  My sister developed breast cancer in 2005 and had a lumpectomy and chemo.  Another form of breast cancer came back in March 2008 and she had a double mastectomy and chemo.  She tested negative for the BRCA genes.  Our brother had colon cancer and our other sister had uterine cancer.

BUMPAROO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

This is the genetic mutation they speculate I have.  I had Stage 0 Ovarian, Stage IIa/IIb IDC, and Stage I Colon (just diagnosed on April 6th). 

More info?  Tender?   Any of our other medical go-to ladies?  I'm itching to know more. 

My father was just diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome today after many months of speculation and family discussions.  I am 24 years old and will be tested within the next month so I can know if I need to begin all of the preventative screenings as well.  I would LOVE a support system regardless of my results and am so pleased to have found other people who even know what this syndrome is.  I will answer any questions with what I already know and would love if any of my concerns could also be acknowledged.

 Thank you!

Hi i am a fellow lynch sister ..I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma uterine in Feb 08.My sister had stage 1 Breast ca 48, and papilary serous uterine 49,1 year apart starting with her breast dg.Mother ovarian age 42,bowel45,bowel 76ish, and finally uereter at 78.

We are all Lynch positive...

I have just been diagnosed with stage 3 lobular breast ca..was always told no link even when sis was diagnosed...had dense lumpy breasts and many scares..soo is there a link ?

This is not about me now but my daughter & nieces...my surgeon said to my daughter YOU are now high risk ...ya think ...just still plowing through mentally what I could have done to see this earlier ..mammos & ultra sounds yearly...I am 49.

I have a 2nd cousin in Mtl. and she said it was linked...but do not know where she got her info I have emailed her and waiting on her info..

love

Cheryl

weety ...yes

ml C

I was diagnosed with IDC in 2007.  We have a strong family history of colon cancer...I even had a second cousin who was diagnosed with breast cancer and her daughter now has colon cancer...I am now seeing a genetic consultant to determine if this could be be lynch syndrome...

I have no family history of breast/ovarian cancer, but since I was young (38) at diagnosis, my genetic counselor did agree (and the insurance as well) to test for BRCA 1 and 2 (negative for both) but I couldn't talk them into testing for Lynch.  I still think this is the more likely culprit, in my case, since there is a lot of colon cancer on mom's side of the family, but they just won't do it.  Both the counselor and geneticist said breast cancer is not one of the cancers seen in lynch syndrome.  Most of my reading and research seems to state otherwise, though. . .   So, I'm in the same boat as you. For now, I'm letting it go, but I might start insisting on the testing again in a few years.  Maybe they will change their minds, or maybe there will be a different counselor/geneticist with different views.  I DID make sure I got my colonoscopy at 40, though.

My grandfather and mother died of colon cancer in their 30's.  I tested positive for Lynch - MLH1 gene mutation.  I was diagnosed with colon cancer at 30 and I have now been diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma age 55.  My gastroentorlogist requested tests on the tumor and the path report came back positive for Lynch.  My son also tested positive for Lynch but my daughter is negative.  My oncologist isn't sure if my daughter is at an increased risk for breast cancer since he is negative for Lynch.  Any thoughts?

I have Lynch Syndrome.  Everyone who has been tested in my family has tested positive -- My Aunt just learned that her breast cancer is a Lynch type tumor.