The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released the new Genetic Familial High-Risk Assessment Colorectal, Endometrial, and Gastric Cancer guidelines on August 8th, 2024.
Updates include ⤸
• Endometrial cancer recommendations included throughout
• Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer section added (HGAST-1)
• Gynecologic risk and preventive surgery considerations for those with Lynch Syndrome
• Use of hormone replacement treatment following premature surgical menopause from risk-reducing oophorectomy
• CHEK2 estimated absolute colon cancer risk revised to “NO INCREASED RISK”; thus, general population screening is appropriate for these individuals
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https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/genetics_ceg.pdf