Radiotherapy in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: From Biological Concern to Personalized Clinical Decision-Making
The use of radiation is a challenge for Li-Fraumeni syndrome patients in regard to the increased risk of developing secondary, radiation-induced cancers.
Cancer’s Financial Impact on Young Adults – includes Financial Resources & Useful Tips
The American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) has published a useful article on the financial impact of young adults who have been diagnosed
Concerns about the consequences of cancer predisposition and relationships with quality of life in young adults with Li-Fraumeni syndrome
Researchers continue to study the psycho-social impact of Li-Fraumeni syndrome on young adults and their concerns about LFS, determining that effectively managing
A prospective study of Annual Whole-Body MRI as Part of a Multimodality Screening Program for Individuals with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
US-based researchers assessed the performance of (non-contrast) annual whole-body MRI as part of a multimodality screening for individuals with Li-Fraumeni
Optimizing whole-body MRI for early cancer detection in Li-Fraumeni syndrome
New prospective data from a German study indicate that annual whole-body MRI for LFS surveillance could be shortened and
LFSA – Africa! “Rare genetic disorder that helps cancer run in families”
Lakita at the LFSA's Youth Workshop in 2023 LFSA - Africa's Media Relations Specialist Joel Magu has published
Facing Sarcoma: Science, Loss, & the Power of Advocacy Podcast
Hosted by Upstate Medical University during Sarcoma Awareness Month, LFSA’s Kathy Higgins, Director of Education and Awareness, sat down
Radiotherapy in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: From Biological Concern to Personalized Clinical Decision-Making
The use of radiation is a challenge for Li-Fraumeni syndrome patients in regard to the increased risk of developing secondary, radiation-induced cancers. However, advances
Radiotherapy in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: From Biological Concern to Personalized Clinical Decision-Making
The use of radiation is a challenge for Li-Fraumeni syndrome patients in regard to the increased risk of
Cancer’s Financial Impact on Young Adults – includes Financial Resources & Useful Tips
The American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) has published a useful article on the financial impact of young adults
Concerns about the consequences of cancer predisposition and relationships with quality of life in young adults with Li-Fraumeni syndrome
Researchers continue to study the psycho-social impact of Li-Fraumeni syndrome on young adults and their concerns about LFS,
p53 Prophylactic Therapy for Cancer Prevention
Cancer Resilient Elephants The tumor suppressor Tp53 is the most mutated gene in cancers. Germ-line variations in Tp53 lead to cancer predisposition, as
New 2025 AACR Screening Guidelines for Li‑Fraumeni Syndrome Now Available
The 2025 updated screening recommendations for individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) are now available from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), as published in
Optimizing shared decision-making for risk-reducing mastectomy in women with Li–Fraumeni syndrome using patient-reported outcome measures
Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) researchers in Brazil studied factors in determining quality of life issues for women living with LFS who consider risk-reducing mastectomies – one
Attention Young Adults between 18-29 living in the US of A!
Would you like to participate in a research study at the National Cancer Institute that is developing a mental health resource for young adults with
LFSA Co-Founder Debbie Soprano Honored by Boston Children’s Hospital
The Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association (LFSA) is proud to announce that Co-Founder and Board Member Debbie Soprano has been recognized with the 2025 Employee Community
Annual Whole-Body Imaging Contributes to Early Cancer Detection in Patients With Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute concluded that annual whole-body MRIs contribute substantially to detection of asymptomatic localized cancers among individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS).
