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Implementing DPYD*2A Genotyping in Clinical Practice: The Quebec, Canada, Experience.
The oncologist - 1 Apr 2021
Jolivet Catherine, Nassabein Rami, Soulières Denis, Weng Xiaoduan, Amireault Carl, Ayoub Jean-Pierre, Beauregard Patrice, Blais Normand, Carrier Christian, Cloutier Alexis-Simon, Desnoyers Alexandra, Lemay Anne-Sophie, Lemay Frédéric, Loungnarath Rasmy, Jolivet Jacques, Letendre François, Tehfé Mustapha, Vadnais Charles, Viens Daniel, Aubin Francine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Fluoropyrimidines are used in chemotherapy combinations for multiple cancers. Deficient dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity can lead to severe life-threatening toxicities. DPYD*2A polymorphism is one of the most studied variants. The study objective was to document the impact of implementing this test in routine clinical practice. METHODS: We retrospectively performed chart reviews of all...
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