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Comparison of Universal Genetic Testing vs Guideline-Directed Targeted Testing for Patients With Hereditary Cancer Syndrome.
JAMA oncology - 1 Feb 2021
Samadder N Jewel, Riegert-Johnson Douglas, Boardman Lisa, Rhodes Deborah, Wick Myra, Okuno Scott, Kunze Katie L, Golafshar Michael, Uson Pedro L S, Mountjoy Luke, Ertz-Archambault Natalie, Patel Neej, Rodriguez Eduardo A, Lizaola-Mayo Blanca, Lehrer Michael, Thorpe Cameron S, Yu Nathan Y, Esplin Edward D, Nussbaum Robert L, Sharp Richard R, Azevedo Cindy, Klint Margaret, Hager Megan, Macklin-Mantia Sarah, Bryce Alan H, Bekaii-Saab Tanios S, Sekulic Aleksandar, Stewart A Keith
Abstract excerpt
IMPORTANCE: Hereditary factors play a key role in the risk of developing several cancers. Identification of a germline predisposition can have important implications for treatment decisions, risk-reducing interventions, cancer screening, and germline testing. OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) in patients with cancer using a universal testing approach compared with...
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