In this episode, GP host Dr David Lim is joined by Clinical Geneticist A/Prof Alison Trainer, Genetic Counsellor Dr Michael Bogwitz, and Jenni, who shares her 30-year journey living with Lynch syndrome, to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and practical considerations of supporting patients with hereditary cancer risk in Australia:

• Hear Jenni’s 30-year lived experience with Lynch syndrome
• Learn how GPs coordinate care as the “keeper of the story” across specialists, life stages, and family
• Gain insights on family communication and how genetic services support patients to share sensitive information appropriately
• Update your knowledge on risk management and new legislation protecting those with germline variants

Experts: A/Prof Alison Trainer, Clinical Geneticist
Dr Michael Bogwitz, Genetic Counsellor
Jenni, 30 Years Lived Experience with Lynch Syndrome

Host: Dr David Lim, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 39 mins

This podcast series is sponsored by Cancer Council Victoria. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are entirely their own.

Recommended resources

• Episode 1: What family history can reveal: Familial cancer risk and the GP’s role
• eviQ – Consumer information
• eviQ – Informing family members about hereditary cancer
• eviQ – 1410-MMR genes (Lynch syndrome) – risk management
• Human Genetics Association of Australasia – Genetic Testing and Life Insurance