News Archives - Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association

16Aug

Hot off the press!!! Genotype–phenotype associations within the Li-Fraumeni spectrum: a report from the German Registry.

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In 2017, not only did Dr. Christian Kratz launch our international chapter, LFSA – Germany, but he also founded the German Cancer Predisposition Syndrome Registry based at Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. The registry collects information on genotypes, personal medical details, family histories, and surveillance, as well as a range of biospecimens.  In today’s publication
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17Dec

Youths and Young Adults Needed!

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is ISO youths and young adults (age 12-24) to assist in a social study of those who have a childhood onset hereditary cancer syndrome or who have a first degree relative with a hereditary cancer syndrome and have tested negative themselves. Please reference here for more information:  DFCI psychosocial research flyer

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07Dec

Inherited mutation linked to aggressive prostate cancer

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Dr. Kara N. Maxwell, assistant professor of medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, is the lead author of the study published December 2021 in the European Urology, “Inherited TP53 Variants and Risk of Prostate Cancer.”  The team of American researchers concluded that men who inherit mutations in a gene

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23Nov

NCI maps out cancer patterns and incidence in LFS

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“Cancer incidence, patterns, and genotype–phenotype associations in individuals with pathogenic or likely pathogenic germline TP53 variants: an observational cohort study” (November 2021). Authored by a strong team of LFS experts that includes members of the LFSA’s Medical Advisory Board and Genetic Counseling Advisory Group is the most recent review of LFS published by The Lancet. 

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28Oct

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association Lauds Advancements in Classifying Hereditary Cancer Risks

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HOLLISTON, MA -- The Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association (LFSA), dedicated to furthering research and worldwide awareness of the inherited cancer predisposition disorder, celebrates new findings published in the renowned JAMA Oncology journal with implications to better predict cancer risk. First presented at LFSA's 5th International Symposium last year, the concept of analyzing tumor patterns and genetic
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07Sep

LFS & Living My Best – A new resource for parents and kids, aged 8-13

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The LFS Association’s Genetic Counselor Advisory Group has produced yet another wonderful resource – a booklet explaining LFS that is geared towards 8 – 13 year old children. This booklet supports information about Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) that you and the health care team have shared with your child.

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10Jun

Whole-body MRI Patient Access Survey

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Dear LFS Patient and Provider Community, The Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association’s (LFSA) board of directors and its medical advisors have determined there is sufficient evidence to recommend that in addition to regular physical exams and other investigations, that all patients diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) receive annual rapid whole-body MRI imaging (WBMRI). The LFSA is in

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10May

Download & Share the New Li-Fraumeni Syndrome FAQ Sheet

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  With the help of the LFSA Genetic Counseling Advisory Group, the LFSA is proud to announce the new Li-Fraumeni syndrome FAQ sheet. Take a moment to read or share the FAQs with family, friends and care providers. If you have a suggestion or a topic you would like included, please contact us at info@lfsassociation.org.

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