Rare Disease UK report reveals that: – Living with a rare condition can have a huge impact including anxiety, stress, low mood, emotional exhaustion and suicidal thoughts. – Many of the drivers of poor mental health reflect issues that are … Continue reading →
This Phase 3 trial is being conducted by PellePharrm, Inc., a biotech company located in the United States. The trial is for Patidegib Gel a topical treatment for the treatment of basal cell carcinomas. Increasingly the patient voice has become … Continue reading →
Here’s a easy way to raise money for GORLIN SYNDROME GROUP that does not involve parting with extra cash. … Continue reading →
The NICE clinical guidelines on skin tumours outlines how healthcare services for people with skin tumours should be organised. The guidance published in February 2006 and updated May 2010 indicates that ‘protocols should cover the management of care for people in … Continue reading →
To ensure effective management of Gorlin syndrome it is vital that individuals are treated in the early stages and for this reason regular surveillance is recommended. Basal Cell Carcinomas 90% of individuals with Gorlin Syndrome will develop basal cell carcinomas … Continue reading →
The treatment options for Basal Cell Carcinomas will depend upon the age of the individual and the size, location and extent of the lesion. Individuals should talk to their doctor about the different treatment options and which might be best for … Continue reading →
What is the best treatment for basal cell carcinomas? This is a frequently asked question by many individuals with skin cancer. The age of the individual, underlying medical conditions, type, location and size of the skin cancer are all crucial … Continue reading →
Diagnosis is vital for subsequent surveillance for complications such as basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and jaw cysts, and for giving genetic information. Families should be offered regular screening, ideally with one clinician or genetic department monitoring and co-ordinating the care. … Continue reading →
Gorlin Syndrome is diagnosed in individuals with two major diagnostic criteria and one minor diagnostic criterion or one major and three minor diagnostic criteria. These criteria are based on examination of family cases in England, a land not noted for excessive … Continue reading →
Because of the variability, presumably due to the other genes in a dosage sensitive pathway, members of a family may be affected to different degrees. There is no evidence in the British studies that children are more severely affected than … Continue reading →
