Low rates of cascade genetic testing among families with hereditary gynecologic cancer: An opportunity to improve cancer prevention.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.11.005
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Cascade genetic testing (CGT) of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) or Lynch Syndrome (LS) patients' relatives offers opportunities to prevent cancer, but CGT rates are not well described. We aimed to measure reported… read more here.
Keywords: genetic testing; first degree; cascade genetic; cancer ... See more keywords
Privacy and utility of genetic testing in families with hereditary cancer syndromes living in three countries: the international cascade genetic screening experience
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1109431
Abstract: Background: Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome are associated with increased lifetime risk for common cancers. Offering cascade genetic testing to cancer-free relatives of individuals with HBOC or LS is a public health… read more here.
Keywords: genetic testing; cascade genetic; utility; three countries ... See more keywords