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Prevalence of Germline Findings Among Tumors From Cancer Types Lacking Hereditary Testing Guidelines.
JAMA network open - 2 May 2022
Yap Timothy A, Ashok Arya, Stoll Jessica, Mauer Elizabeth, Nepomuceno Vanessa M, Blackwell Kimberly L, Garber Judy E, Meric-Bernstam Funda
Abstract excerpt
Importance: Germline testing guidelines are suggested for specific disease types or a family history of cancer, yet alterations are found in cancer types in which germline testing is not routinely indicated. The clinical role of identifying germline variants in these populations is valuable to patients and their at-risk relatives. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of germline findings in patients undergoing...
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