At our June meeting KIrtsteen Daly gave a talk on the role that the Family History Service and genetics science plays in establishing the risk of inheriting diseases – particularly colorectal and similar cancers. It was a brilliant and thought provoking presentation and Kirteen has given permission for her notes to be recorded here in video form.

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The Colorectal Family History Service is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The service assesses your family history of cancer to determine appropriate screening and whether or not genetic investigations are possible within your family. The service is lead by Dr Suzi Green and managed by Family History Nurse Specialist Kirsteen Daly. A referral from your GP or hospital consultant is required.

We’re passionate about our guts! Guts UK’s vision is a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need.

The Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving the hereditary colorectal cancer community. Our vision is to be a beacon of light – extending life expectancy, enhancing life quality, and instilling hope in those diagnosed with hereditary colon cancer syndromes.

LSUK was founded in early 2014 by a group of people that originally met on a social media support group. Being frustrated by the lack of information and stories of erratic screening regimes throughout the UK, we came together to change things for people affected by Lynch Syndrome for the better.