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    Attenuated FAP, Cowden Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, 

    Hereditary Mixed Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome, Muir-Torre Syndrome, MYH-Associated Polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome

    Hereditary Colon Cancer Family Day

    October 22, 2016

    Buffalo, NY

    You’re invited!

     

    In partnership with Roswell Park Cancer Institute, we are pleased to invite your family to join us for the Hereditary Colon Cancer Family Day!

     

    At this event you will have ample opportunity to get to know others in your community while learning:

     

    • How to use nutrition to improve your quality of life.

    • About medical advancements that are improving the quality of medical care.

    • How genetic testing and genetic counseling can prevent future cancers in your family. 

    • Strategies for communicating your needs to family, friends and colleagues.

    • And children and teens will have the opportunity for their own special session, allowing them to ask questions while meeting others who are affected by these syndromes!

     

    Please join us for a day of free education and activities!

    Register

    When:

    Saturday, October 22nd

    9:30-5:00

     

    Where:

    Roswell Park Cancer Institute

    Buffalo, NY  

     

    For families affected by:

    Attenuated FAP 

    Cowden Syndrome 

    Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) 

    Gardner Syndrome 

    Hereditary Mixed Polyposis 

    Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS)

    Lynch Syndrome 

    Muir-Torre Syndrome 

    MYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP) 

    Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS)

    Turcot Syndrome

     

    Questions: 

    Shawnie Bray 
    312-560-5830 
    shawniebray@hcctakesguts.org