Additional cancer tumor types added to the Genetic Risk Assessment Guidelines
Breast, ovarian, pancreative, and prostate cancer have been added to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment Guidelines following a
Benefits of Liquid Biopsy
CancerNetwork, an arm of the prestigious journal Oncology, joined LFSA at the 7th International LFS Association Symposium to report on the
Potential of Metformin and LFS
CancerNetwork, an arm of the prestigious journal Oncology, joined LFSA at the 7th International LFS Association Symposium to report on the
Silvia
I discovered the syndrome in 2018 after breast cancer. My breast surgeon, after reviewing my medical history, suggested I see
Marina
My name is Marina, I am 43 years old and I discovered I have the syndrome in 2019 after my
Barbara
I discovered the syndrome in January 2021, after my uncle underwent genetic testing in an attempt to find a better
Isabel
I discovered Li-Fraumeni syndrome in 2017, after breast cancer at the age of 20. The oncologist requested genetic testing,
Lakita Frida – the Face of Resilience
Lakita Frida was an energetic dynamo when she attended her first LFSA Youth Workshop in New York City back in 2023. This young Kenyan
Additional cancer tumor types added to the Genetic Risk Assessment Guidelines
Breast, ovarian, pancreative, and prostate cancer have been added to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Genetic/Familial High-Risk
Benefits of Liquid Biopsy
CancerNetwork, an arm of the prestigious journal Oncology, joined LFSA at the 7th International LFS Association Symposium
Potential of Metformin and LFS
CancerNetwork, an arm of the prestigious journal Oncology, joined LFSA at the 7th International LFS Association Symposium
Family communication challenges of adolescents and young adults with Li-Fraumeni syndrome: Implications for psychosocial care
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) reported family communication difficulties related to LFS that negatively affected their emotional well-being. Stress related to LFS and major life
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer
Although the reduced risk of breast cancer with breastfeeding has not been studied with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, in particular, this review of breast feeding and the
Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk: What You and Your Family Need to Know
From Amazon: The most comprehensive guide available on hereditary cancers, from understanding risk, prevention, and genetic counseling and testing to treatment, quality of life, and
Hot off the press!!! Genotype–phenotype associations within the Li-Fraumeni spectrum: a report from the German Registry.
In 2017, not only did Dr. Christian Kratz launch our international chapter, LFSA – Germany, but he also founded the German Cancer Predisposition Syndrome
New publication! Cancer surveillance for patients with LFS in Brazil
Dr. Maria Isabel Achatz led a recent publication on the cost-effectiveness of Cancer surveillance for patients with LFS in Brazil using the Toronto Protocol screening
NCI: Making Strides Toward Precision Medicine for Individuals with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Read about the advancements in LFS research that our team at the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, Clinical Genetics Branch, have accomplished in their
