Article
Young people's experiences of a CDH1 pathogenic variant: Decision-making about gastric cancer risk management.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Feb 2022
Hoskins Cass, Tutty Erin, Purvis Rebecca, Shanahan Mary, Boussioutas Alex, Forrest Laura
Abstract excerpt
The most effective option for gastric cancer risk management in individuals with a CDH1 germline pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant (PV) in Australia is prophylactic total gastrectomy (PTG). There is, however, increasing confidence in endoscopic surveillance as a risk management strategy thus affording individuals with a CDH1 PV with challenging decisions regarding their gastric cancer risk management. For...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
