Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 13, 2016
Hi @bsox1901, I moved your message to the cancer group to connect you with others talking about Lynch Syndrome. As you likely already know, Lynch syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have a high risk of cancer of the ovaries and lining of the uterus. For more info see https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lynch-syndrome
There are a few people discussing Lynch on Connect. Please meet @barblacanne@neeter both who have Lynch as well as @travelgirl and @skunklady13 who have been tested for the mutated gene.
Michael, what led to your being tested for Lynch syndrome?
Hi @bsox1901, I moved your message to the cancer group to connect you with others talking about Lynch Syndrome. As you likely already know, Lynch syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have a high risk of cancer of the ovaries and lining of the uterus. For more info see https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lynch-syndrome
There are a few people discussing Lynch on Connect. Please meet @barblacanne@neeter both who have Lynch as well as @travelgirl and @skunklady13 who have been tested for the mutated gene.
Michael, what led to your being tested for Lynch syndrome?
Ive had two heart transplants at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. They offered me genetic testing because of me family history. Both parents died of Cancer. Dad Colon 3/11/1983 Mom 5/11/2015 Leukemia.
Hi @bsox1901, I moved your message to the cancer group to connect you with others talking about Lynch Syndrome. As you likely already know, Lynch syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have a high risk of cancer of the ovaries and lining of the uterus. For more info see https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lynch-syndrome
There are a few people discussing Lynch on Connect. Please meet @barblacanne@neeter both who have Lynch as well as @travelgirl and @skunklady13 who have been tested for the mutated gene.
Michael, what led to your being tested for Lynch syndrome?
Having tested positive for Lynch syndrome, what monitoring or testing is recommended for you that would otherwise not have been? Does this change your insurance options?
Hi @bsox1901, I moved your message to the cancer group to connect you with others talking about Lynch Syndrome. As you likely already know, Lynch syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have a high risk of cancer of the ovaries and lining of the uterus. For more info see https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lynch-syndrome
There are a few people discussing Lynch on Connect. Please meet @barblacanne@neeter both who have Lynch as well as @travelgirl and @skunklady13 who have been tested for the mutated gene.
Michael, what led to your being tested for Lynch syndrome?
<br>Hi, my insurance has not changed as I have Military insurance. I guess that does make a difference. I see like 4 cancer specialist a year. Mammogram, one a year colonoscopy, endoscopy, female and skin at least twice a year. My life has not changed. I'm just aware of what can happen. I've lost my whole family to Cancer, all different kinds and I've had Endometrial Cancer. Stay on top of it and find really good Dr.s and if you need help let me know. I've got a pretty good network. Hope this finds you well. Feel free to chat anytime. Huhs<br><br>
Hi @bsox1901, I moved your message to the cancer group to connect you with others talking about Lynch Syndrome. As you likely already know, Lynch syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have a high risk of cancer of the ovaries and lining of the uterus. For more info see https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lynch-syndrome
There are a few people discussing Lynch on Connect. Please meet @barblacanne@neeter both who have Lynch as well as @travelgirl and @skunklady13 who have been tested for the mutated gene.
Michael, what led to your being tested for Lynch syndrome?
My GI Dr @ Mayo is the one who got me tested. Since my positive result 6 months ago. I have had a Colonoscopy, ERCP, a Liver Biopsy and a MRI of my Pancreas. I have transplant checkups every year. This new protocol has been added to my testing. I see it as , Knowledge is Power.
It would appear you have an excellent Dr. that is very well informed. You have overcome many obstacles and many prayers for you. Feel free to text anytime
Jackie, Alumna Mentor | @travelgirl | Jun 15, 2016
Hi Michael, I am as well a patient of mayo clinic in Jacksonville. I should know if I have Lynch or not in the next week. My test results are back I was told. Just waiting for the Lynch department to call me back with an appointment. But The GI Department at Mayo recommended I get it done after they confirmed I had a stage 1 Cecum Cancer and also Follicular Lymphoma. Both diagnosed 2 weeks apart. Lymphoma was found when they did the CT scan for the cecum cancer. I am Rare But Not Unusual words that are haunting...I wish it was beauty... LOL.. But I am happy you asked the question. I was assuming we are watched like hawks now with a Lynch diagnosis. The Dr's at Mayo already have their Hawk eyes on me. God Bless my friend and stay on top with the Hawk Eyes who are watching you.. 🙂
Hi Michael, I am as well a patient of mayo clinic in Jacksonville. I should know if I have Lynch or not in the next week. My test results are back I was told. Just waiting for the Lynch department to call me back with an appointment. But The GI Department at Mayo recommended I get it done after they confirmed I had a stage 1 Cecum Cancer and also Follicular Lymphoma. Both diagnosed 2 weeks apart. Lymphoma was found when they did the CT scan for the cecum cancer. I am Rare But Not Unusual words that are haunting...I wish it was beauty... LOL.. But I am happy you asked the question. I was assuming we are watched like hawks now with a Lynch diagnosis. The Dr's at Mayo already have their Hawk eyes on me. God Bless my friend and stay on top with the Hawk Eyes who are watching you.. 🙂
I just moved back from Jacksonville to Tallahassee. My mother and i moved there 2 years ago. She passed away 5/11/15. So i moved in with sister. I travel back and forth for my transplant and Diabetes.
Hi Michael, I am as well a patient of mayo clinic in Jacksonville. I should know if I have Lynch or not in the next week. My test results are back I was told. Just waiting for the Lynch department to call me back with an appointment. But The GI Department at Mayo recommended I get it done after they confirmed I had a stage 1 Cecum Cancer and also Follicular Lymphoma. Both diagnosed 2 weeks apart. Lymphoma was found when they did the CT scan for the cecum cancer. I am Rare But Not Unusual words that are haunting...I wish it was beauty... LOL.. But I am happy you asked the question. I was assuming we are watched like hawks now with a Lynch diagnosis. The Dr's at Mayo already have their Hawk eyes on me. God Bless my friend and stay on top with the Hawk Eyes who are watching you.. 🙂
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Hi @bsox1901, I moved your message to the cancer group to connect you with others talking about Lynch Syndrome. As you likely already know, Lynch syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have a high risk of cancer of the ovaries and lining of the uterus. For more info see https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lynch-syndrome
There are a few people discussing Lynch on Connect. Please meet @barblacanne @neeter both who have Lynch as well as @travelgirl and @skunklady13 who have been tested for the mutated gene.
Michael, what led to your being tested for Lynch syndrome?
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1 ReactionIve had two heart transplants at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. They offered me genetic testing because of me family history. Both parents died of Cancer. Dad Colon 3/11/1983 Mom 5/11/2015 Leukemia.
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1 Reaction<br>Hi, my insurance has not changed as I have Military insurance. I guess that does make a difference. I see like 4 cancer specialist a year. Mammogram, one a year colonoscopy, endoscopy, female and skin at least twice a year. My life has not changed. I'm just aware of what can happen. I've lost my whole family to Cancer, all different kinds and I've had Endometrial Cancer. Stay on top of it and find really good Dr.s and if you need help let me know. I've got a pretty good network. Hope this finds you well. Feel free to chat anytime. Huhs<br><br>
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3 ReactionsMy GI Dr @ Mayo is the one who got me tested. Since my positive result 6 months ago. I have had a Colonoscopy, ERCP, a Liver Biopsy and a MRI of my Pancreas. I have transplant checkups every year. This new protocol has been added to my testing. I see it as , Knowledge is Power.
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1 ReactionIt would appear you have an excellent Dr. that is very well informed. You have overcome many obstacles and many prayers for you. Feel free to text anytime
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Hi Michael, I am as well a patient of mayo clinic in Jacksonville. I should know if I have Lynch or not in the next week. My test results are back I was told. Just waiting for the Lynch department to call me back with an appointment. But The GI Department at Mayo recommended I get it done after they confirmed I had a stage 1 Cecum Cancer and also Follicular Lymphoma. Both diagnosed 2 weeks apart. Lymphoma was found when they did the CT scan for the cecum cancer. I am Rare But Not Unusual words that are haunting...I wish it was beauty... LOL.. But I am happy you asked the question. I was assuming we are watched like hawks now with a Lynch diagnosis. The Dr's at Mayo already have their Hawk eyes on me. God Bless my friend and stay on top with the Hawk Eyes who are watching you.. 🙂
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1 ReactionI just moved back from Jacksonville to Tallahassee. My mother and i moved there 2 years ago. She passed away 5/11/15. So i moved in with sister. I travel back and forth for my transplant and Diabetes.
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1 ReactionLol Yes they do. Ive had two transplants at Mayo and then i developed diabetes as a side effect of rejection meds. God Bless you as well.
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