The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club podcast series (season 3, 4, 5), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee.
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The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club podcast series (season 3, 4, 5), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee.
Episode 1: Season 7 - Episode 1: Constitutional MLH1 hypermethylation
CGA-IGC Podcast Series
10 minutes
1 year ago
Episode 1: Season 7 - Episode 1: Constitutional MLH1 hypermethylation
This episode is hosted by Emma Keel, MS, CGC, and features Megan Hoenig, MS, MPH, CGC a certified genetic counselor at the Mayo Clinic. Together, they discuss the contribution of MLH1 constitutional methylation to Lynch syndrome diagnosis. They also explore disease definitions and mechanisms and current genetic testing guidelines while discussing the open questions in the field. This podcast was released on #LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay. Read our blog post "MLH1 hypermethylation during #LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay" here https://tinyurl.com/3zkurynf
CGA-IGC Podcast Series
The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club podcast series (season 3, 4, 5), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee.
