Availability and scope of integrated screening for patients with Lynch syndrome.

Objective: To assess the availability and capacity of US-based integrated centers for the management of Lynch syndrome.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of practice patterns in the care of patients with Lynch syndrome was conducted at 33 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in the USA from March 1 to June 1, 2013. Each cancer center was contacted by telephone and the caller used a uniform scripted greeting and survey format.

Knowledge of Lynch syndrome among obstetrician/gynecologists and general surgeons.

Objective: To determine comfort and knowledge among obstetrician/gynecologists and general surgeons regarding recommendations for cancer screening for women with Lynch syndrome.

Methods: A questionnaire on Lynch syndrome was administered to all obstetrician/gynecologists and general surgeons at a hospital in New York, USA.

Results: Fifty obstetrician/gynecologists and 62 general surgeons completed the survey (67% response rate).