My name is Michele George, I am 43 years old, cervical cancer survivor and positive for Lynch Syndrome, MSH2 variant. My Lynch Syndrome Journey starts in the spring of 2009 when my younger sister, Rachel, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer (which was misdiagnosed...
Twice Cancer Survivor and Advocate for LS awareness Finding out at the age of 30, in 2001, that I had colon cancer was a shock, to say the least. At that time, I was a wife, new mom with a 1 ½ year old son at...
In the picture above you see my parents and the 8 children in our family. My oldest sister is Phyllis, (standing second from the right). Phyllis is a half sister having a different father than the rest of us. My father died in 1977 at...
Merck has recently opened several clinical trials using the anti-PDI mAb pembrolizumab which may be of interest for individuals who have developed advanced stage cancers. These trials are enrolling patients with tumors that are microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H). For those with advanced stage MSI-H colorectal cancer...
If you tested positive for Lynch syndrome, you can participate in an MD Anderson research study and learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle with members of your family. You’ll receive a Fitbit, diet and exercise tips, guidance and resources each week at no cost....
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