Hereditary cancer accounts for a significant proportion of all cancer cases, and its impact on families and prevention strategies is considerable. Understanding the genetic basis of the disease allows us to take early action, improve diagnosis, and offer personalized treatments tailored to each person’s specific risk. In the following post, you will discover everything you need to know.

Lynch syndrome is the most common form of hereditary colorectal cancer. It is caused by mutations in DNA repair genes and increases the risk of colon cancer, endometrial cancer, and other tumors. It is inherited in an autosomal-dominant manner, and genetic testing helps identify people at risk so that more effective prevention and surveillance strategies can be implemented.