8th Lynch Syndrome Evening
8th Lynch Syndrome Education Night
for families who want to learn the latest on
Lynch Syndrome
formerly known as Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)
Date: Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
Place: Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto
18th Floor Auditorium
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Refreshments at 6:45pm
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| Welcome and Moderator: |
Melyssa Aronson |
| Senior Genetic Counsellor |
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| Hot Topics (Slides) |
Genetic Counsellors Zane Cohen Centre |
| The genetic counsellors at the Zane Cohen Centre have a combined work experience of over 50 years caring for Lynch syndrome families. They will address the most commonly asked questions by our families, on topics ranging from cancer risk to screening to reproductive testing. | |
| Treating Cancers in Lynch Syndrome - what have we learned? (Slides) |
Dr. Grainne O'Kane |
| Dr. O’Kane is a medical oncologist at Princess Margaret specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, and has a special interest in Lynch syndrome. She will update us on the evolving knowledge around chemotherapy and immunotherapy in the treatment of cancers in Lynch syndrome. |
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| Tips on getting the best care from your primary care provider (Slides) |
Dr. June Carroll |
| Dr. Carroll is a family physician at Sinai Health System, as well as the Sydney G Frankfort Chair in Family Medicine and a Professor and Clinician Scientist in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at U of T. She spoke at our very first education night in 2003 and has been a leader in educating primary care providers about hereditary conditions. |
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| Patient’s Perspective |
Roslyn Fitzpatrick |
| In honour of Dr Henry T Lynch: Roz who is a 17 year colorectal cancer survivor and Lynch patient, will speak on her many years as the proband in her family, collaborating with Dr Lynch and the importance of raising awareness and education on Lynch Syndrome as a living legacy to Dr Lynch. | |
| Question Period | |
| A chance for you to ask questions of our expert panel | |