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“We Have to Stop Burying Our Children”
Saskatchewan, Canada. The Lawrence Family found out the hard way; they inherited a genetic mutation (CDH1) from their ancestors. The Sutherland Family has passed down this rare form of stomach cancer. They have lost two young people to Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC). The youngest member of the Lawrence family had a prophylactic gastrectomy at the age of 18, because he too inherited the CDH1 gene mutation.
They are reaching out to all relatives of the Sutherland Family Tree, trying to inform them of this genetic killer. By sharing their story Mr. Lawrence hopes to save someone’s life.
Find the full story, which includes a CBC Radio interview series about Erin, Mr. Lawrence’s daughter, this courageous family, and their quest to identify other family members at risk at Erin’s Gift.
February 2009.
By Karen Garloch
The Charlotte Observer
February 15, 2009
At dinner recently, Ken Chelcun swallowed a bigger bite of his taco than he should have and suffered a little digestive distress.
“My food went down into my stomach too fast,” he explained to his family.
“But Dad,” said 8-year-old Dane, “you don’t have a stomach.”
It’s true. Read the rest of this entry »
Healthy days ahead!
Easy, effective ways to make the most of your unique DNA.
The February 2009 issue of Self Magazine includes a section titled 2009 Health Handbook which features information about Genetics and your health. The handbook is divided into numerous articles on the Self Magazine website. In the insert ”Family Clues To Live By”, Rachel Wick talks about stomach cancer and the CDH1 gene in her family. February 2009
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I am new to this group. I am actually a cousin of Lorraine Ennis. In March 2007, I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma in my right breast. I had a mastectomy in March, during which the dr checked the lymph nodes by removing the main node and checked it while I [...]
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Lorraine and Cathy, you’re stories are inspiring. I wish you both the best of luck with your surgeries and recovery. Right now, it’s hard for me to imagine being in your shoes, but I will most likely be there at some point. Thanks for sharing.
