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Optimizing the identification of risk-relevant mutations by multigene panel testing in selected hereditary breast/ovarian cancer families.
Cancer medicine - 1 Jan 2018
Coppa Anna, Nicolussi Arianna, D'Inzeo Sonia, Capalbo Carlo, Belardinilli Francesca, Colicchia Valeria, Petroni Marialaura, Zani Massimo, Ferraro Sergio, Rinaldi Christian, Buffone Amelia, Bartolazzi Armando, Screpanti Isabella, Ottini Laura, Giannini Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
The introduction of multigene panel testing for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer screening has greatly improved efficiency, speed, and costs. However, its clinical utility is still debated, mostly due to the lack of conclusive evidences on the impact of newly discovered genetic variants on cancer risk and lack of evidence-based guidelines for the clinical management of their carriers. In this pilot study, we...
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