Cancer may occur at earlier ages in later generations of families with Lynch syndrome

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/anticipation-in-MLH1-families

Full article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11694239/

In families with Lynch syndrome mutations, cancer may occur at an earlier age with each generation. This study looked at the effect called anticipation in families with MLH1-associated Lynch syndrome. (Posted 10/3/25)

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