Monday, March 20 @ 5:30 CT via Zoom
This presentation will explore the hereditary nature of GI-tract cancers running in families. Families with cancers including colon, uterine, ovarian, and pancreatic diagnoses may be considered for a genetic risk assessment for conditions including Lynch syndrome.
Topics of the presentation will include:
- What to expect at a genetic counseling appointment
- The importance of family history and its role in a genetic risk assessment
- An overview of Lynch syndrome and management recommendations
Talks are followed by a speaker Q&A.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
About the Speakers:
Gastroenterologist: Dr. Kevin Patel
Dr. Kevin Patel is a faculty member in the UW-Madison Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
within the Department of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of
Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American
Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. His clinical specialties include endoscopy, general gastroenterology, and
hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes.
Anna Zakas, MS, MPH, CGC
Anna Zakas, MS, MPH, is an oncology genetic counselor at the Genetics Risk Assessment and Counseling Program at the University Hospital. Anna works closely with professional teams at the UW Health Breast Center, Carbone Cancer Center, and the Digestive Health Center to facilitate patient care and to provide personalized risk assessment and understanding of hereditary cancer syndromes. She enjoys working with individuals and families to promote understanding of complex genetic and genomic information as it relates to disease. She received her master’s degrees in Genetic Counseling and Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.