LS may be indicated where the family history of cancer meets either the Amsterdam II Criteria or Bethesda Criteria.
A cancer family history is an important diagnostic tool.
Lynch Syndrome Australia provides a simple template for patients to use to assist in identifying a relevant family history.
Using these criteria may fail to identify some families with Lynch syndrome; particularly where family size is small or where knowledge of family cancer history is incomplete (e.g., where family members are unknown, or family members are reluctant to discuss details of this sort). It is important to consider these limitations and take a conservative approach to assessing a family history.
A diagnosis of LS is a life changing experience for a patient and they may take time to adjust to the diagnosis. Consider counselling or referral for ongoing support.
The patient has:
The patient has: