Watch: St Mark’s Lynch Syndrome Patient Information Evening 2026
The recording of the latest St Mark’s Lynch Syndrome Patient Information Evening is now available to watch.
Held online on 6 October 2026, the annual event brought together leading specialists to provide clear, accessible information about Lynch syndrome, hereditary cancer risk, genetic testing, surveillance, prevention and current research.
The session is particularly useful for people who are newly diagnosed, family members wanting to understand their own risk, and anyone looking to learn more about living with Lynch syndrome and the support available.
Expert updates on Lynch syndrome care and research
Professor Kevin Monahan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at St Mark’s Hospital, opened the evening with an overview of Lynch syndrome and the latest developments in care.
The evening also included:
Lynch Syndrome UK and patient support, with Tracy Smith from Lynch Syndrome UK
Genetic testing, with Monika Kosicka-Slawinska, Principal Genetic Counsellor at the North West Thames Regional Genetics Service
Gynaecological cancer risks and management, with Professor Sadaf Ghaem-Maghami, Consultant Gynaecologist and Oncologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
The INTERCEPT-Lynch vaccine trial, with Professor David Church from the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford
Dermatology and Lynch syndrome, with Dr Carolina Fernandez, Consultant Dermatologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Endoscopy surveillance, with Professor Kevin Monahan and a St Mark’s specialist screening practitioner.
The evening finished with a live Q&A, giving people with Lynch syndrome and their families an opportunity to put questions to the expert panel.
Who might find the recording useful?
The recording is designed to be accessible to anyone wanting to understand more about Lynch syndrome.
It may be particularly useful if you:
have recently been diagnosed with Lynch syndrome
have a family member with Lynch syndrome and want to understand what it could mean for you
want to learn more about surveillance and cancer prevention
are looking for updates on current Lynch syndrome research
work with or support people and families affected by Lynch syndrome.
For people living with an inherited cancer risk, having access to reliable information can make it easier to understand the options available, prepare for conversations with healthcare teams and make informed decisions about care.
Catch up on the recording
Whether you joined the event and would like to revisit a particular session, or were unable to attend on the night, you can now watch the full recording at a time that suits you.
We would like to thank the team at St Mark’s Hospital and all the speakers for continuing to share their expertise with the Lynch syndrome community.
Information like this helps people and families better understand Lynch syndrome, ask informed questions and feel more confident navigating their care. It also helps us continue raising awareness and ensuring that people affected by Lynch syndrome have access to knowledge, support and community.
