The establishment of an HNPCC register

T. Myrhoj*, I. Bernstein, M. L. Bisgaard, L. B. Svendsen, J. O. Sondergaard*, J. Mohr, S. Dahl, S. Bulow

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Abstract

Guidelines for the establishment of an HNPCC register are presented. The aims of a register are discussed. Steps in identification of families and persons at risk are suggested, and possible sources of family and pedigree data are mentioned. The role of a register in surveillance, information of family members and medical colleagues, research and international collaboration are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAnticancer Research
Volume14
Issue number4 B
Pages (from-to)1647-1650
Number of pages4
ISSN0250-7005
Publication statusPublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hereditary cancer
  • Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer
  • HNPCC
  • Lynch syndrome
  • Register establisment
  • Registration

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