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Sharing genetic test results of germline pathogenic variants of hereditary cancer with relatives: A single-center cross-sectional study.
Japanese journal of clinical oncology - 5 Oct 2021
Fukuzaki Naomi, Kiyozumi Yoshimi, Higashigawa Satomi, Horiuchi Yasue, Mizuguchi Maki, Matsubayashi Hiroyuki, Nishimura Seiichiro, Mori Keita, Notsu Akifumi, Suishu Izumi, Ohnami Sumiko, Kusuhara Masatoshi, Yamaguchi Ken, Doorenbos Ardith Z, Takeda Yuko
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine whether Japanese cancer patients share test results of germline pathogenic variants of hereditary cancer with their relatives. METHODS: This single-center cross-sectional study enrolled 21 Japanese patients who received results of germline pathogenic variants of hereditary cancer at least 6 months prior. RESULTS: All patients shared their test results with at least one...
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