cfDNA Sequencing use in Li-Fraumeni syndrome
Presentations on advancements in early detection brought compelling research to light at the 7th International LFS Association Symposium. Trevor Pugh, PhD,
Reducing barriers to care for those with Li-Fraumeni syndrome
The 7th International LFS Association Symposium delivered a powerful global collaboration intended to provide the best of care and hope to
Whole Body MRI Anxiety
A unique aspect of the LFSA International Symposium is the intersection of LFS families among globally renowned medical and scientific experts.
Janaína
I lost my mother to cancer in 2018. She had two types: lung carcinoma and brain astrocytoma. They mentioned it
Fernanda
I discovered LFS in 2022 after treatment for advanced breast cancer! I needed to take the test because I
Reginalda
I discovered the syndrome through genetic testing after battling breast cancer and undergoing bilateral mastectomy. Today, I find myself navigating
Shirley
I discovered Li-Fraumeni syndrome one week before quadrant surgery for breast cancer. I found out about the cancer in April
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
cfDNA Sequencing use in Li-Fraumeni syndrome
Presentations on advancements in early detection brought compelling research to light at the 7th International LFS Association
Reducing barriers to care for those with Li-Fraumeni syndrome
The 7th International LFS Association Symposium delivered a powerful global collaboration intended to provide the best of
Whole Body MRI Anxiety
A unique aspect of the LFSA International Symposium is the intersection of LFS families among globally renowned
Psychological Impact of TP53-Variant-Carrier Newborns and Counselling on Mothers: A Pediatric Surveillance Cohort
This study examined anxiety and depression in mothers of newborns carrying the TP53 p.R337H variant in southern Brazil. Mothers of carriers showed higher anxiety shortly
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association Lauds Advancements in Classifying Hereditary Cancer Risks
HOLLISTON, MA -- The Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association (LFSA), dedicated to furthering research and worldwide awareness of the inherited cancer predisposition disorder, celebrates new findings
The Bird’s Road: The Interrogation of Sharek Amalek Gadd
Author Sharek A. Gadd was born in a midwestern commune 1971, and grew up in a nine-member family struggling with Li-Fraumeni syndrome. The illness, deaths,
LFS and Living My Best
LFS and Living My Best is an LFS resource for children aged 8 -13 by the LFS Association's Genetic Counseling Advisory Group. Download and review
Robot Music: A Story for Kids with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and Other Cancer Predispositions
Proudly sponsored by the LFS Association and available through Amazon: This book is a lighthearted introduction to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), which is an inherited genetic
Li-Fraumeni syndrome: not a straightforward diagnosis anymore
With advances in genetic testing, researchers and providers have been facing challenges in interpreting the pathogenic variants of TP53. Li-Fraumeni syndrome: not a straightforward diagnosis
