Chandrika Kurpad, MS, LCGC

Cancer Genetic Counselor #NSGC_CancerSIG #GeneticCouns #CGAIGC Views my own

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

1/ Welcome to #CGAIGCJS Tweetorial on “ctDNA Longitudinal Analysis during Total Neoadjuvant Therapy and Nonoperative Management for Locally Advanced #RectalCancer: A Biomarker Study from the NOMINATE Trial” by CGA-IGC Communications committee member @AlexMannucci

➡️Full article in @ClinCancerRes 👉https://t.co/4BQp2lkUKs #HereditaryGICancer
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[Alessandro Mannucci, MD @AlexMannucci]

🚨Up to 50% of patients with early-onset gastrointestinal cancers suffer from financial toxicity (💸), on top of their cancer diagnosis, even within an NHS nation.

Presented on behalf of @MPuzzono
@CavestroGM at #CGAIGC25
@CGAIGC

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

📢The first day of #CGAIGC25 included a wonderful session on Advocacy.

➡️Every voice matters, so please help in advocating for ICD classification for #LynchSyndrome.

📍If you haven't already, please sign on by clicking the link HERE 👉https://t.co/Exz9okKKFs or scanning the QR code below.

#HereditaryGICancer

[Heather Hampel @HHampel1]

Sara Pirzadeh-Miller presenting downstream revenue data for genetic counselors at UTSW across all cancer syndromes diagnosed using large multi-gene cancer testing panels. 1 GC = 66 positive patients per year = $4.76M in downstream revenue. #CGAIGC25

[Heather Hampel @HHampel1]

Dana Farengo Clark presenting data from the CAFE study on CTNNA1: Lifetime risk for gastric cancer of 6.8% (lower than previously reported) and for breast cancer of 46.1% (c/w prior reports). #CGAIGC25

[Alessandro Mannucci, MD @AlexMannucci]

Finding signet ring cells in those with a germline CDH1 PV is common, but how should this be managed?
@JeremyLDavisMD shares great data at #CGAIGC25

@CGAIGC

[Alessandro Mannucci, MD @AlexMannucci]

🧬 #LYNSYNC is the first (ever) initiative to harmonize the management of patients with #Lynch syndrome over the 🌍🌎🌏

With 27 entirely novel meta-analyses to inform 75 recommendations, @CavestroGM, lead author, takes the stage at #CGAIGC25

@CGAIGC

[Alessandro Mannucci, MD @AlexMannucci]

What happens when APC/MUTYH testing for >10 adenomas is negative? If you update genetic testing you might be able to explain the polyposis.

Blake Rowell from @OhioStateMed presents their interesting results at #CGAIGC25
@CGAIGC

[Alessandro Mannucci, MD @AlexMannucci]

🎖️Immune checkpoint blockade in Lynch syndrome-associated endometrial cancer ♀️🧬 might be even more effective than it is in sporadic dMMR endometrial cancer

@YingLiu88 from @TeamEndo_MSK and @TeamOvary_MSK at #CGAIGC25
@CGAIGC

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

👏 A round of applause for Grace Snyder, whose abstract “Assessment Of Reasons For Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance Cessation Or Deferral Amongst High-Risk Individuals,” presented in the second Presidential Plenary session at #CGAIGC25, was simultaneously published in the Journal of Genetic Counseling (JoGC) @GeneticCouns

Read the abstract here: https://t.co/tpmWjNGJdv

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

Day 3 of Hereditary Cancer Awareness Month 🧬 also shines a light on Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month & highlights the critical importance of awareness, screening, and updated guidelines for patients with #LynchSyndrome–associated gynecologic cancer💜

🎥 “Using ctDNA to Detect Endometrial Cancer” featuring CGA-IGC Council member Dr @AliciaLatham10 presented at #ASCO25 👉 https://t.co/j4kE2kK0zW

🎧 Podcast: “Navigating Gynecologic Cancer Risk in Lynch Syndrome” with Drs. @YingLiu88 & Nicole Edison—spotlighting the Sept 2024 NCCN updates 👉 https://t.co/wDzlryMu9M

#HereditaryGICancer #LynchSyndrome

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

1/Welcome to #CGAIGCJS Tweetorial on “Characterization of Screening Strategies for #LynchSyndrome in Latin America” by CGA-IGC communications committee member @MLaszkowskaMD
Full article in @AGA_CGH at
https://t.co/vylDmPYmC5
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#HereditaryGICancer
@yvonnerms @mev_dv

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

🚨 Today marks the first day of Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week! 🚨

👉 Explore our rolling blog post: https://t.co/auvDykoP7V to see what’s coming this week, including 3 unique Patient Perspectives, stories from individuals living with a hereditary GI cancer syndrome.

🎉 As part of our 30th anniversary, we’ll also share a special feature highlighting key milestones in the hereditary GI cancer field.

📝 To kick things off, Chandrika Kurpad, MS, LCGC, contributed an insightful blog post on MMR proficient tumors. Read it here: https://t.co/LJhO7fMqve

💬 How are YOU marking Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week? Share with us!

⏳ Just 10 days to go until #CGAIGC25! There’s still time to register at a discounted rate. If you’re in St. Louis or a nearby state, you can also take advantage of our single-day registration option. Register today 👉 https://t.co/OsbyKS5iO4

#HereditaryGICancer #HereditaryCancerAwarenessWeek #CGAIGC25

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

1/Welcome to #CGAIGCJS Tweetorial on “Neoplasia Detection Through Colonic Surveillance Among Young Individuals With MSH6/PMS2-Associated #LynchSyndrome” by CGA-IGC communications committee member @DanLiMD
Full article in @AmJGastro at DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000003369 👉https://t.co/e4UT3chtAq
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#HereditaryGICancer #RedJournal

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

1/Welcome to #CGAIGCJS Tweetorial on “Cancer and Overgrowth Manifestations of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome: Management Recommendations from the International PHTS Consensus Guidelines Working Group” by #CGAIGC Communications Committee member @MLaszkowskaMD
➡️Full article in @CCR_AARC at 👉 https://t.co/UsPdSSiest

#HereditaryGICancer
@andrewdhawan
@CharisEngMDPhD
@liu_darren9
@CancerMusketeer
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[Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @MSKCancerCenter]

Dr. Violaine Randrian, a visiting investigator at MSK, spoke about a study that evaluated gene-specific outcomes in individuals with #lynchsyndrome treated with immune checkpoint blockade for advanced #cancer at #ASCO25.

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

📢May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to highlight experiences of the AAPI community.

➡️In recognition of this month, @ckurpad a member of our Communications Committee, authored a thoughtful blog post titled "Understanding Barriers to Genetic Testing in Asian Families: New Research Reveals Key Insights."

📌Read the blog post here 👉 https://t.co/R4baD5CJoR

#HereditaryGICancer #AAPIHeritageMonth

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

📢Join us for the next #HereditaryLive on April 23 at the new time of 12 pm (noon) / 9 am PT‼️

➡️This time allows our friends & colleagues from @EHTGtweets @insightmeeting to join this session.
🗓️April 23
⏱️ 12 pm (noon) ET / 9am PT
📍Add the April #HereditaryLive session to your calendar 👉https://t.co/SjedmZJgBK

#HereditaryGICancer

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

📣We're thrilled to partner with @FightCRC again for the 2025 #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth!

➡️Learn from our president, Beth Yurkovich Dudley about the importance of this partnership here 👉https://t.co/9ktCY4xFfb

📍Also, see how you can participate this March! Think #StrongArmSelfie & Blue flags in your yard ‼️

[CGA-IGC @CGAIGC]

📢Registration for Webinar 1 of our 2025 webinar series is now OPEN! 👉 https://t.co/CPeoIztuoh

➡️Join us for the first webinar titled “High Impact Papers of 2024,” also featuring our president, Beth Dudley Yurkovich, MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF. Don’t miss out!

🚨Great news for our 🇨🇦colleagues! This webinar has been approved by the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) for 6.00 CECs🚨

Not a member yet? Now is a great time to join 👉https://t.co/A9SUvrdS3G
#HereditaryGICancer
@SanjeevaniArora @josiebakerGC