Jenn Perry on WEEI for Jimmy Fund Telethon
LFSA founder Jenn Perry shares her family's LFS story and what motivates her to advocate for research and advancements to support those
2011: Monograph on Li-Fraumeni Syndrome by David Malkin
Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a genetic disorder linked to mutations in the p53 tumor suppressor gene, leading to a wide range of
1988: A cancer family syndrome in twenty-four kindreds by Fred Li
Researchers analyzed families with a pattern of sarcomas, breast cancer, and other cancers occurring in young patients. They found that cancer developed
Silvia
I discovered the syndrome in 2018 after breast cancer. My breast surgeon, after reviewing my medical history, suggested I see
Marina
My name is Marina, I am 43 years old and I discovered I have the syndrome in 2019 after my
Barbara
I discovered the syndrome in January 2021, after my uncle underwent genetic testing in an attempt to find a better
Isabel
I discovered Li-Fraumeni syndrome in 2017, after breast cancer at the age of 20. The oncologist requested genetic testing,
Cancer Screening Recommendations for Individuals with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (“Toronto Protocol”)
In October 2016, the American Association for Cancer Research organized a meeting with international experts on Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) to review the current understanding
Jenn Perry on WEEI for Jimmy Fund Telethon
LFSA founder Jenn Perry shares her family's LFS story and what motivates her to advocate for research
2011: Monograph on Li-Fraumeni Syndrome by David Malkin
Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a genetic disorder linked to mutations in the p53 tumor suppressor gene, leading to
1988: A cancer family syndrome in twenty-four kindreds by Fred Li
Researchers analyzed families with a pattern of sarcomas, breast cancer, and other cancers occurring in young patients. They
New survey – vaccines for primary cancer prevention in adolescents & young adults
The Huntsman Cancer Institute in Utah is studying attitudes pertaining to vaccines for primary cancer prevention in adolescents and young adults with cancer predisposition syndromes.
Congratulations to NCI’s Dr. Payal Kincha, co-chair of LFSA – India!
Dr. Payal Khincha, M.B.B.S., M.S.H.S., the inaugural Lasker Clinical Research Scholar in DCEG's Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB), whose expertise in diagnosing and managing Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Liquid biopsy improves early cancer detection and diagnosis in patients with LFS
LFSA Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. David Malkin and his team at SickKids in Toronto continue to improve the lives of those with Li-Fraumeni
Jamie
Long before we had ever heard of Li-Fraumeni syndrome, cancer was cutting a swath of destruction across the generations of my family. When my father
Fátima
Fátima Eliane, 38 years old, from São Paulo, Brazil. She had breast cancer at 31 years old and now she is treating a glioblastoma. The
Elenore & Aaron
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) impacted our family in an unexpected way. At the young age of 35, my husband’s sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. Due
