The support group for people diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome, and their families, will hold its meeting on Tuesday, May 23. The Lynch support group meets once every quarter from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Rees Skillern Cancer Institute’s Cancer Risk and Survivorship Center, Suite 307. Catherine Marcum, DPN, APN, AGACNP-BC, AGN-BC, advanced practice nurse with training in clinical cancer genetics through the City of Hope, facilitates the group. Mary McKenzie, D.O., CHI Memorial Integrative Medicine Associates, will be the guest speaker.
"Lynch Syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk for colorectal, endometrial, and many other types of cancer.
Those with Lynch Syndrome, and their family, can face a lifetime of screenings and decisions about preventative surgery. This support group gives those affected by Lynch Syndrome an opportunity to talk with others on a similar journey," officials said.
There is no charge to attend the Lynch Support Group. To RSVP, or for information on cancer risk counseling, call 423-495-2258.