Lynch Syndrome

Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that increases your risk of developing cancer. People diagnosed with Lynch syndrome are more likely to get cancer before 50 years of age.

Who does Lynch syndrome affect?

Lynch syndrome can affect anyone since it’s the result of a genetic mutation. Genetic mutations pass from your parents to you during fetal development. Sometimes, genetic mutations occur randomly, without being present in someone’s family history.

How common is Lynch syndrome?

Lynch syndrome occurs in approximately one in 279 individuals in the United States. An estimated 4,000 cases of colorectal cancer and 1,800 cases of uterine (endometrial) cancer result from Lynch syndrome each year.