Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome in Endometrial Cancer

In this special IGCS podcast episode, we spotlight the United Kingdom’s groundbreaking National Lynch Syndrome Project and its free, globally accessible e-learning modules that equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement genetic testing for Lynch syndrome in gynecologic oncology.

Moderated by Dr. Paul Cohen, Chair of the IGCS Education Committee, this discussion features expert insights on:

• The clinical importance of identifying Lynch syndrome in endometrial and ovarian cancer patients
• Practical approaches to genetic testing workflows
• The limitations of family history alone in identifying at-risk patients
• The critical role of nurses and non-genetics professionals in counseling and delivering testing
• A powerful patient perspective on the experience and impact of genetic testing

Expert Panel:

• Dr. Ranjit Manchanda, Professor of Gynecological Oncology, Queen Mary University of London; Consultant, Barts Health NHS Trust; Co-Lead, Cancer Screening, Prevention & Epidemiology Unit
• Rachel Perfect Lake, Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Hamda Mohamed, Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Ruth Ilett, Endometrial Cancer Patient