November 2014 - Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association

Metabolic ‘Reprogramming’ by the p53 Gene Family Leads to Tumor Regression

Posted by Holly Fraumeni

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ACSO Post (11/18/2014): Certainly, further research is needed, but this is good news for those with LFS. This research indicates that specific treatments used to treat diabetes could suppress tumor growth, as delineated in the article (reference the p53 gene family), and may be potentially effective in treating certain cancers. NIH is conducting a pilot

Li Fraumeni Syndrome and Stem Cell Transplant

Posted by jmcdowell

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Hi. We are an LFS family who has battled through too many cancers to name. Our current fight is with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a cancer that took my fathers life four years ago. My question is has anyone with LFS had a successful stem cell transplant?

Dr. Joseph Fraumeni Receives the Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted by LFS Association

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Dr. Joseph Fraumeni received the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Duke Medical Alumni Association. Watch the video on some of his amazing accomplishments, including LFS, cancer mapping, and the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at NCI.