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ArticleBMJ oncology2023

The English National Lynch Syndrome transformation project: an NHS Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) programme.

Kevin J Monahan, Neil Ryan, Laura Monje-Garcia, Ruth Armstrong, David N Church, Jackie Cook, Alaa Elghobashy, Fiona Lalloo, Sally Lane, Frank D McDermott and 9 more

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Article in BMJ oncology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  7. Real-World Molecular Testing in European Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer.United European gastroenterology journal · 2025
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  10. Primary care: the 'linchpin' in Lynch syndrome.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

19 authors.

Kevin J MonahanCentre for Familial Intestinal Cancer, St Mark's Hospital and Academic Institute, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-7918-4003
Neil RyanSouth West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, Bristol, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-3117-3257
Laura Monje-GarciaCentre for Familial Intestinal Cancer, St Mark's Hospital and Academic Institute, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-4000-2241
Ruth ArmstrongClinical Genetics, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
David N ChurchWellcome Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
Jackie CookClinical Genetics Service, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK.
Alaa ElghobashyGynae-Oncology, Central and South Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, Wolverhampton, UK.
Fiona LallooClinical Genetics, Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine, Manchester, UK.
Sally LaneHistopathology, Yorkshire and North East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, Leeds, UK.
Frank D McDermottColorectal Surgery, South West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, Exeter, UK.
Tracie MilesGynae-Oncology, South West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, Bath, UK.
Steven A HardyNational Disease Registration Service, NHS England, Newcastle, UK.
Adele TysonNational Disease Registration Service, South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, London, UK.
Valerie Ya Wen WangClinical Genetics, South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, London, UK.
Anna KimClinical Genetics, South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, London, UK.
Simone GelinasClinical Genetics, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Francesca FaravelliClinical Genetics, North Thames Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, London, UK.
Frances ElmslieSouth East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, London, UK.
Adam C ShawClinical Genetics, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: In England, through the Genomic Medicine Service Alliances (GMSAs), a national transformation project aims to embed robust pathways to deliver universal Lynch syndrome (LS) testing for patients with colorectal and endometrial cancers. Prior to commencement of the project, there was evidence of variation and low testing levels in eligible patients which is consistent with other health systems; however, we believe this is amenable to systematic improvement with responsibility for testing delivery by local cancer teams supported by regional infrastructure. Methods and analysis: A project team and national oversight group was formed in May 2021 with membership including 21×cancer alliances, 7×GMSAs, charities and other stakeholders who agreed key performance indicators. 'LS champions' within each cancer team were identified and surveyed. Workforce training focused on effective identification of eligible patients, overcoming barriers and mainstreamed constitutional genetic testing. Comprehensive pathway data analysis was performed in conjunction with the National Disease Registration Service. Results: Survey and baseline testing data illustrated variation, and a disparity between practice and perception, in levels of testing. The main reported barriers related to funding streams and systematic approaches. Multifaceted training programmes were produced to support workforce development. Champions responsible for testing delivery were appointed in >95% of cancer teams. We identified >9000 historically diagnosed LS patients to support ascertainment for a nationally coordinated screening programme. Conclusion: This ongoing transformational project is strongly supported by stakeholders in England. Significant quality improvement has been implemented, facilitating systematic delivery of universal testing for LS nationally and reduction in variation in care.

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Colorectal cancerEndometrial cancerGenetic markers

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PMCPMC11315360

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