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Tested postive for Lynch Syndrome: Anyone have this?

Cancer | Last Active: Jan 19, 2023 | Replies (40)

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@colleenyoung

@moo1, generally genetic testing isn't done until children are at least 18 from what I've read. It can be a huge emotional burden. Here are a couple of useful articles:

- Genetic Testing of Children for Lynch Syndrome https://www.curetoday.com/community/georgia-hurst/2018/11/genetic-testing-of-children-for-lynch-syndrome
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lynch syndrome and genetic testing https://www.curetoday.com/community/georgia-hurst/2018/11/genetic-testing-of-children-for-lynch-syndrome

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Thanks for your quick response! Moo1