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.
This episode is hosted by Josie Baker, MS, LGC, and features Maegan Roberts, MS, LGC, a Genetic Counselor from the Ohio State University.The in-depth discussions focus on CDH1 and hereditary diffuse gastric cancer, covering the history of discovery, evolving penetrance estimates, and updated risk insights. They explore differences between IGCLC’s more conservative European approach and NCCN’s U.S.-focused guidelines, offering practical advice on which to follow. The conversation highlights the challenges of genetic counseling, including how to approach discussions with honesty and confidence. Megan Roberts also shares her perspective from her work with the ClinGen CDH1 Variant Curation Expert Panel, IGCLC, and the Ohio State University CDH1-Associated BCDS Registry.Do you have a patient with a CDH1 variant and clinical features consistent with BCDS? The Ohio State University CDH1-Associated BCDS Registry is actively recruiting participants. This research initiative aims to better understand cancer risks and phenotypic characteristics associated with CDH1-related Blepharocheilodontic Syndrome (BCDS). Learn more HERE.
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.
