Genetic Cancer Test Could Save Lives - Adonis Golden Ratio
By Katie Moss
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Karachi, Pakistan
October 13, 2014 2:58am CST
In young patients suffering from colon cancer, should be offered a genetic study to monitor the disease associated with increased risk of other forms of cancer. Genetic scan for tumors could save lives, according to a new study. Lynch syndrome increases the risk for developing certain types of cancer - colorectal, uterus and ovaries.
According to Dr. Tristan from medical school at the England, it is a way to improve the health of people who suffer from this syndrome, but still do not know. Lynch syndrome occurs in approximately one in 12 cases of colon cancer in people who are under the age of 50. About one third of those affected by the syndrome develop malignant tumor of the colon after the age of 70 years if no measures are taken.
In the next of kin risk of Lynch syndrome is higher by 50%. When it is advisable to carry out regular colonoscopies. Genetic testing until the age of 50 may prevent new cases of cancer in both affected and in their immediate family, according to an analysis of the data.
Lynch Syndrome Increases the Risk of Prostate Cancer
Men suffering from Lynch syndrome are at increased risk of developing prostate cancer. In addition, they develop it at an earlier age than usual, a new study by researchers from the University of Michigan. Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition implying associated with highly increased risk of a number of malignant diseases. In people with the syndrome has an 80% risk of developing colorectal cancer. They are much more frequent, and cancer of the endometrium, stomach, ovary, urinary tract, pancreas and brain.
Conclusions of Michigan geneticists are important in the conduct of screening for prostate cancer, especially in men prone to it. According to the head of the research team - Dr. Victoria Richmond, research shows that early screening in men with Lynch syndrome has a high preventive value. Researchers studying the genealogy of 198 families in which was discovered Lynch syndrome? Were examined and 4127 men. Scientists estimate that men with the mutation for Lynch syndrome, the absolute risk of prostate cancer are 30%. This is 18 percentage points higher than all other men.
Aspirin Prevents Colon Cancer
Taking two aspirin tablets per day reduces the risk of colon cancer by almost two thirds of people at high risk for the disease, a British study shows. Researchers examined more than two decades anticancer properties of aspirin. The team examined the preventive effect of the drug in those with Lynch syndrome, hereditary no polyposis colorectal cancer.
The study involved 861 middle-aged men with Lynch syndrome. They took two tablets of 300 mg daily for two years. It appears that their risk of developing colon cancer is 63% lower than those taking placebo. The results are crucial for people with Syndrome Lynch as one in two hereditary disease, the risk of developing colon cancer, said Professor. John Byrne.
According to the research team suffering from this syndrome should start taking aspirin from the age of 20, as they may develop cancer even before middle age .The results were published in The Lancet. Last year Oxford University study showed that taking 75 mg of aspirin daily for five years may reduce by one quarter the risk of developing colon cancer and third deaths disease. for more details, visit the site: (
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