Save the Date: Living with Lynch Syndrome An Update for Families with HNPCC - Mayo, Rochester

Save the Date: Living with Lynch Syndrome: An Update for Families with HNPCC

June 27, 2009, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Mayo Clinic, Rochester

This half-day educational program will offer a variety of topics focusing on Lynch syndrome—also known as Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)—from the biological basis of the condition and psychological impact of a diagnosis to practical health care tips.

The program is designed for people living with Lynch syndrome, their family members, and interested health care professionals. Patients and families will be able to expand their knowledge, network with one another, and share their experiences. Anna Leininger, M.S., C.G.C., Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Initiative coordinator and consultant to the Masonic Cancer Center's William C. Bernstein MD Familial Cancer Registry, will be one of the presenters at the program.

The program is hosted by Mayo Clinic; organizing sponsors include the William C. Bernstein MD Familial Cancer Registry, HealthEast Cancer Care, and the Colon Cancer Coalition. Cost is $20 per person; $35 per couple; and $50 per family (up to 5 members). For more information or to register, call 507-284-2241 or e-mail canceredprog@mayo.edu