Enhancing Standardization in the Pediatric Management of Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes
Enhancing Standardization in the Pediatric Management of Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes

Enhancing Standardization in the Pediatric Management of Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes

Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2025 Aug 22:OF1-OF3. doi: 10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-25-0279. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

Hereditary polyposis syndromes are inherited disorders with high malignancy risk. Management entails early genetic testing, structured surveillance, and risk-informed surgical intervention, yet current practice lacks pediatric-specific standardization. We propose targeted solutions: adoption of pediatric-focused protocols, development of decision-support tools for surgery timing, creation of multidisciplinary pediatric centers, inclusion of psychosocial services and standardized transition programs for lifelong care, and investment in genotype-phenotype research and chemoprevention trials. Coordinated efforts are needed to enhance evidence-based, equitable pediatric hereditary polyposis syndrome care. See related article by Kurowski et al., p. XX.

PMID:40843510 | DOI:10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-25-0279