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Li Fraumeni Syndrome and Stem Cell Transplant

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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?

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A Study of Metformin in Patients with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

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The Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, is now accepting participants for a pilot study evaluating the effects of Metformin in patients with LFS. Metformin is currently being studied in over sixty clinical trials of cancers including breast, colon, and uterine cancer, among others. This is the first study in patients with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

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Reminder – Join Our Webinar Tonight!

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Webinar: LFS Talk with Dr. Judy E. Garber Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm (EST) Speaker: Judy E. Garber, MD MPH, Director at the Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Join Our Webinar – June 26, 2013

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Webinar: LFS Talk with Dr. Judy E. Garber Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm (EST) Speaker: Judy E. Garber, MD MPH, Director at the Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Join Our Webinar – May 21, 2013

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Webinar: “Living with LFS” followed by Q&A Date: May 21, 2013 Time: 8:00-9:30pm (EST) Guest Speakers: Wendy Kohlman, Manager of Family Cancer Assessment Clinic, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Amanda Gammon, Genetic Counselor, Huntsman Cancer Institute Host: Bonita Kline, LFS Association Family Support Chair

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LFS Launches New Website!

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Welcome! The LFS Association has launched a new website, a resource designed to provide a wide range of information, advocacy, and support services for individuals and families with Li Fraumeni Syndrome. We support a consortium of researchers, medical providers and caregivers to further research and promote optimal care for the LFS community. Be sure to

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