What is Lynch syndrome?

Lynch syndrome is a type of inherited cancer of the digestive tract, particularly the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It is associated with an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, skin, and prostate.

How do members experience Lynch syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Lynch syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Lynch syndrome*

Who has Lynch syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 5
40s 19
50s 13
60s 20
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 14
Female 49