Genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes: patient recommendations for improved risk communication

• Autores principales: Samantha Pollard (Autor), Steve Kalloger (Autor), Deirdre Weymann (Autor), Sophie Sun (Autor), Jennifer Nuk (Autor), Kasmintan A. Schrader (Autor), Dean A. Regier (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Wiley, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: article
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Abstract Background Multi‐gene panel testing is replacing single‐gene testing for patients with suspected hereditary cancer syndromes. The detection of a hereditary cancer syndrome allows tested individuals to initiate enhanced primary and secondary prevention efforts-where available-with a view to...