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Is it safe to have radiotherapy treatment?

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on December 5, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comFebruary 13, 2019

In some patients with Gorlin Syndrome radiotherapy may lead to the rapid development of new basal cell carcinomas and therefore should be used under special / exceptional circumstances. … Continue reading →

Posted in FAQ | Tagged Basal Cell Carcinomas

What is Moh’s Surgery?

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on December 5, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comFebruary 13, 2019

Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. During Mohs surgery, thin layers of cancer-containing skin are removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains. Mohs surgery is also known as Mohs micrographicsurgery. … Continue reading →

Posted in FAQ | Tagged Treatment

Psychological Help

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on December 1, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comFebruary 15, 2019

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

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on November 29, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comMarch 12, 2019

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 →

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PellePharm Presents Updated Data from Two Phase 2 Studies – Patidegib

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on October 17, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comOctober 18, 2018

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 →

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Pattern of Inheritance

How is Gorlin Syndrome Inherited?

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on September 29, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comFebruary 14, 2019

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 →

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Autosomal Dominant Inheritance diagram

Autosomal Dominant Inheritance

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on September 27, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comFebruary 14, 2019

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 →

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Prevalence

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on September 22, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comFebruary 14, 2019

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 →

Posted in Genetics | Tagged prevalence; how many people have gorlin syndrome

Patched Gene

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on September 18, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comFebruary 14, 2019

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 →

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Gorlin Syndrome Patient Booklet

Gorlin Syndrome Group Posted on July 27, 2018 by margaretcostello00@gmail.comFebruary 15, 2019

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 →

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