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Implementing rapid, robust, cost-effective, patient-centred, routine genetic testing in ovarian cancer patients.
Scientific reports - 13 Jul 2016
George Angela, Riddell Daniel, Seal Sheila, Talukdar Sabrina, Mahamdallie Shazia, Ruark Elise, Cloke Victoria, Slade Ingrid, Kemp Zoe, Gore Martin, Strydom Ann, Banerjee Susana, Hanson Helen, Rahman Nazneen
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Advances in DNA sequencing have made genetic testing fast and affordable, but limitations of testing processes are impeding realisation of patient benefits. Ovarian cancer exemplifies the potential value of genetic testing and the shortcomings of current pathways to access testing. Approximately 15% of ovarian cancer patients have a germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation which has substantial implications for their...
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