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Development of a comprehensive approach to adult hereditary cancer testing in Ontario.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Aug 2023
Bell Kathleen Anne, Kim Raymond, Aronson Melyssa, Gillies Brittany, Ali Awan Arif, Chun Kathy, Hart Jennifer, Healey Rachel, Kim Linda, Klaric Goran, Panabaker Karen, Sabatini Peter J B, Sadikovic Bekim, Selvarajah Shamini, Smith Amanda C, Stockley Tracy L, Vaags Andrea K, Eisen Andrea, Pollett Aaron, Feilotter Harriet
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic testing for hereditary cancer susceptibility has advanced over time due to the discovery of new risk genes, improved technology and decreased cost. In the province of Ontario, testing eligibility criteria were initially developed to include hereditary breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer syndromes. The rapid evolution of genetic technologies has facilitated the ability to interrogate a large...
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