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
Jenn Perry on WEEI for Jimmy Fund Telethon
LFSA founder Jenn Perry shares her family's LFS story and what motivates her to advocate for research and advancements
2011: Monograph on Li-Fraumeni Syndrome by David Malkin
Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a genetic disorder linked to mutations in the p53 tumor suppressor gene, leading to a wide
1988: A cancer family syndrome in twenty-four kindreds by Fred Li
Researchers analyzed families with a pattern of sarcomas, breast cancer, and other cancers occurring in young patients. They found that
1987: Normal cytotoxic response of skin fibroblasts from patients with Li-Fraumeni familial cancer syndrome to DNA-damaging agents in vitro
Researchers tested cells from people with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), a genetic condition that increases cancer risk, to see how
Seeking Participants for the INFORM Research Study
Dana-Farber is leading an IRB-approved study that will screen for many of the deadliest cancers with a first-of-its-kind blood test. This test will
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
Janaína
I lost my mother to cancer in 2018. She had two types: lung carcinoma and brain astrocytoma. They mentioned it could be genetic at the
Fernanda
I discovered LFS in 2022 after treatment for advanced breast cancer! I needed to take the test because I lost many paternal relatives to
Reginalda
I discovered the syndrome through genetic testing after battling breast cancer and undergoing bilateral mastectomy. Today, I find myself navigating new paths, undergoing screening exams.
Shirley
I discovered Li-Fraumeni syndrome one week before quadrant surgery for breast cancer. I found out about the cancer in April 2023, underwent chemotherapy, and reduced
Anna Carolina
I discovered that I have Li-Fraumeni syndrome in 2021. At the time, my mastologist asked me for a genetic test due to the extensive
A Kick-Ass Fairy: A Memoir
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A KICK-ASS FAIRY? Looking for a fairy tale to make into a musical? Look somewhere else. Linda Zercoe
