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Sara Kavanaugh

@smkavanaugh.bsky.social
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Previvor | Lynch Syndrome (MSH6) & CHEK2 Podcast Host 🎙 | Keynote Speaker 🎤 Advocating for hereditary cancer awareness & prevention Host of The Positive Gene Podcast

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Cancer Screening & Prevention Research Group @imperial-csprg.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
In #HereditaryCancerAwarenessWeek, we discussed #LynchSyndrome. Lynch Syndrome raises lifetime cancer risk up to 80%. It’s linked to colon, endometrial, ovarian & other cancers Only 5% of affected people in the UK are diagnosed. Early detection through genetic testing & screening can save lives
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Sara Kavanaugh @smkavanaugh.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Hi friends! New here and excited to connect! Today is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day (March 22), and as a Lynch Syndrome Previvor, I’m passionate about spreading awareness. Check out my latest article! www.williamsonherald.com/opinion/colu...
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Beyond the Angelina Jolie Effect: Why More People Need to Know About Lynch Syndrome
The world took notice when Angelina Jolie shared her BRCA1 genetic mutation story and her decision to undergo preventive surgeries.
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