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The Manchester International Consensus Group recommendations for the management of gynecological cancers in Lynch syndrome.

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Ryan, Neil AJ 
Arends, Mark J 
Bosse, Tjalling 
Burn, John 

Abstract

PURPOSE: There are no internationally agreed upon clinical guidelines as to which women with gynecological cancer would benefit from Lynch syndrome screening or how best to manage the risk of gynecological cancer in women with Lynch syndrome. The Manchester International Consensus Group was convened in April 2017 to address this unmet need. The aim of the Group was to develop clear and comprehensive clinical guidance regarding the management of the gynecological sequelae of Lynch syndrome based on existing evidence and expert opinion from medical professionals and patients. METHODS: Stakeholders from Europe and North America worked together over a two-day workshop to achieve consensus on best practice. RESULTS: Guidance was developed in four key areas: (1) whether women with gynecological cancer should be screened for Lynch syndrome and (2) how this should be done, (3) whether there was a role for gynecological surveillance in women at risk of Lynch syndrome, and (4) what preventive measures should be recommended for women with Lynch syndrome to reduce their risk of gynecological cancer. CONCLUSION: This document provides comprehensive clinical guidance that can be referenced by both patients and clinicians so that women with Lynch syndrome can expect and receive appropriate standards of care.

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Lynch syndrome, endometrial cancer, guidance, screening, surveillance, Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis, Consensus, Early Detection of Cancer, Endometrial Neoplasms, Europe, Female, Genital Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Mass Screening, North America, Ovarian Neoplasms

Journal Title

Genet Med

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Journal ISSN

1098-3600
1530-0366

Volume Title

21

Publisher

Elsevier BV