HNPCC

AcronymDefinition
HNPCCHereditary non-polyposis colon cancer
HNPCCHereditary Non-polyposis Colon Cancer Syndrome (genetics)
HNPCCHereditary Non-Polypotic Colorectal Cancer
HNPCCHereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer/Carcinoma
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An assessment of the GPs' knowledge about key cancer genetic concepts and genetic testing for HBOC, HNPCC and FAP showed an overall better understanding of HBOC.
Knowledge regarding basic concepts of hereditary cancers, and the available genetic counselling and testing services: a survey of general practitioners in Johannesburg, South Africa
8] Nonstandard abbreviations: NGS, next generation sequencing; LS, Lynch Syndrome; HGMD, Human Genome Mutation Database; InSiGHT, International Society for Gastrointestinal Hereditary Tumours; SGD, Singapore dollars; PPV, positive predictive value; HNPCC, hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer; NPV, negative predictive value.
Feasibility of low-throughput next generation sequencing for germline DNA screening
Quest Diagnostics is set to start using the scanner's pilot instruments early next year, to be able to commercialise the HNPCC and BRCA tests.
Genomic Vision validates Lynch Syndrome test
It was her idea about setting up a charity that would raise awareness of HNPCC and ovarian cancer and fund research into it that could save lives.
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HNPCC is diagnosed using family history, clinical criteria, histopathological criteria and laboratory tests.
Colorectal cancer is common and survival is strongly related to the stage of the disease at diagnosis
Cancers in patients with HNPCC tend to be fast growing and respond less to chemotherapy.
Colon cancer
New clinical criteria for hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC, Lynch syndrome) proposed by the International Collaborative Group on HNPCC.
Inherited colorectal cancer: a plea for a national registry
Los analisis de MSI son utiles para la tamizacion molecular de individuos con sospecha de HNPCC (9), puesto que este sindrome se relaciona con una alta frecuencia de MSI-H, mientras que los CCR esporadicos tienen un porcentaje menor cercano al 20% (54).
Bases moleculares del cancer colorrectal
We conducted this study to investigate the frequency of HNPCC in Pakistani population, due to the high incidence of colorectal cancer in younger Pakistani adults and prevalence of consanguinity in this region.
Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer in Pakistan: Results of a pilot study
Comparison of individuals opting for BRCA1/2 or HNPCC genetic susceptibility testing with regard to coping, illness perceptions, illness experiences, family system characteristics and hereditary cancer distress.
Efectos de la primera visita de consejo genetico sobre la percepcion de riesgo y el malestar emocional
I have a condition called hereditary non--polyposis colorectal cancer, or HNPCC.
Luck, statistics, magic
HNPCC is actually a group of syndromes resulting from mutation in any one of several DNA mismatch repair (MMR) genes.
Genetics in your Practice: recognizing hereditary colon cancer
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