Psychological Help
Counselling is not commonly offered on diagnosis or even later on. If you feel you need help in coming to terms with Gorlin Syndrome speak to your GP or Consultant. … Continue reading →
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What we do
The Gorlin Syndrome Group is a support network offering guidance and information to individuals with Gorlin Syndrome, and their families and carers. The group is organised by people with the condition and their families. We are supported by a medical … Continue reading →
PellePharm Presents Updated Data from Two Phase 2 Studies – Patidegib
PellePharm presents updated data from Phase 2 Studies demonstrating the potential of Patidegib Topical Gel to treat Basal Cell Carcinomas in patients with Gorlin Syndrome and in patients with non-Gorlin sporadic BCCs. PellePharm, a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to targeting … Continue reading →
How is Gorlin Syndrome Inherited?
Gorlin Syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic condition which can affect either sex. The Gorlin gene is one of approximately 100,000 genes present in each one of our cells (the body’s building blocks). For every characteristic humans possess, we inherit … Continue reading →
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
In the diagram below, the two chromosomes of each parent are shown. The gene for Gorlin syndrome with the faulty gene is coloured in red, the “normal” genes in white. Each child with the syndrome inherits either the faulty or … Continue reading →
Prevalence
Few studies of Gorlin syndrome prevalence exist. The most quoted prevalence figure 1:57,000 comes from a study of a UK population of four million in North West England (Evan at el. Journal of Medical Genetics 1993). Since publication of the study, an … Continue reading →
Patched Gene
The gene for Gorlin Syndrome was isolated in 1996 simultaneously in Australia and the U.S.A. Chromosome 9 was found to be the faulty gene in 1993. This was achieved after accessing Information and data from families in the North West … Continue reading →
Gorlin Syndrome Patient Booklet
The Gorlin Syndrome Group launched a patient booklet which we are hoping all our readers will find it a useful resource for individuals and families diagnosed with the condition. The booklet provides information about the condition and includes various sections … Continue reading →
Education
If your child has Gorlin Syndrome it may be useful for you as a parent to advise teachers and other staff at school about your child’s educational and other needs, i.e. use of sunscreen and the need for regular hospital … Continue reading →
Gorlin Syndrome Survey – Potential New Medication
In recent weeks we have been discussion with LEO Pharma regarding the development of a new medication. The purpose of the survey is to find out how individuals would feel about a medication which could prevent basal cell cancers. The … Continue reading →