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ArticleESMO gastrointestinal oncology2025

Feasibility and impact of Lynch syndrome genetic testing in newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients: a multicenter observational study in Greece.

S Manolakou, N Tsoukalas, E Saloustros, T Makatsoris, I Boukovinas, A Christopoulou, A Karampeazis, I Bompolaki, I-I Varthalitis, E Voulgaris and 30 more

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Article in ESMO gastrointestinal oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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S ManolakouHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
N TsoukalasHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
E SaloustrosHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
T MakatsorisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
I BoukovinasHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
A ChristopoulouHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
A KarampeazisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
I BompolakiHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
I-I VarthalitisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
E VoulgarisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
K BallasisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
A BoutisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
E GalaniHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
C KalofonosHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
A KoumarianouHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
C KourousisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
P PapakotoulasHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
C PapandreouHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
E-I PerdikouriHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
A AndreadouHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
I AthanasiadisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
F-I DimitrakopoulosHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
C EmmanouilidisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
E KampletsasHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
O KatopodiHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
P KosmidisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
K KoutsoukosHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
E LianosHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
P MakrantonakisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
E NtouvelisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
C PanopoulosHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
V PapadopoulosHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
G PentheroudakisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
E SamantasHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
I StoupisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
G TsironisHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
N ChatzifotiHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
I SouglakosHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
Z SaridakiHellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Athens, Greece.
Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO)

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Abstract

Background: Lynch syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant disorder associated with a heightened risk of specific cancers, caused by germline mutations in the mismatch repair (MMR) system, which leads to microsatellite instability (MSI). MSI-positive colorectal cancer (CRC) patients have an increased likelihood of LS. Despite this, LS germline genetic testing is not reimbursed by the National Health Authorities in Greece. To address this gap, the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO) initiated a national program to screen and diagnose CRC patients with LS. Materials and methods: From 2017 to 2019, 151 newly diagnosed CRC patients in Greece were enrolled. MSI molecular analysis was carried out, followed by next-generation sequencing (NGS) germline testing in MSI patients without sporadic alterations to identify LS. Results: Of the patients, 76 (51.7%) exhibited MMR deficiency, with their tumors more likely to have mucinous histology ( Conclusions: These findings underscore the critical need for CRC-adapted preventive oncology and support the implementation of a national LS screening program in Greece, aligned with international guidelines.

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colorectal cancerLynch syndromemicrosatellite instabilitypreventionpreventive oncologyscreening program

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PMCPMC12836568

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