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Lynch syndrome pedigree showing affected family members with colon or endometrial cancer and a younger age at onset in some individuals.

Credit: National Cancer Institute

From CDC-Authored Genomics Publication Database

This database contains CDC-authored publications in public health genomics including infectious diseases, newborn screening, reproductive health, genetic testing, cancer, chronic diseases, birth defects and developmental disabilities, environmental and occupational health as well as laboratory, bioinformatics and statistical methods.

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• Is universal tumor testing for Lynch syndrome cost-effective? It depends!
  Grosse Scott D et al. Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics 2018 May
• The cost-effectiveness of routine testing for Lynch syndrome in newly diagnosed patients with colorectal cancer in the United States: corrected estimates.
  Grosse Scott D et al. Genet. Med. 2015 Jun 17(6) 510-1
• Genetic Testing Strategies in Newly Diagnosed Endometrial Cancer Patients Aimed at Reducing Morbidity or Mortality from Lynch Syndrome in the Index Case or Her Relatives.
  Stewart Alison et al. PLoS Curr 2013 5
• A cancer genetics toolkit improves access to genetic services through documentation and use of the family history by primary-care clinicians.
  Scheuner Maren T et al. Genet. Med. 2014 Jan 16(1) 60-9
• Comparative effectiveness research in cancer genomics and precision medicine: current landscape and future prospects.
  Simonds Naoko I et al. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 2013 Jul 3. 105(13) 929-36
• Effective communication of molecular genetic test results to primary care providers.
  Scheuner Maren T et al. Genet. Med. 2013 Jun 15(6) 444-9
• Multilevel research and the challenges of implementing genomic medicine.
  Khoury Muin J et al. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. Monographs 2012 May 2012(44) 112-20
• Implementing screening for Lynch syndrome among patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer: summary of a public health/clinical collaborative meeting.
  Bellcross Cecelia A et al. Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics 2012 Jan 14(1) 152-62
• Genetic testing for lynch syndrome in individuals newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer to reduce morbidity and mortality from colorectal cancer in their relatives.
  Coates Ralph et al. PLoS Curr 2011 3RRN1246

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