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Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: A Comprehensive Review with a Visual Tool.
Genes - 30 Apr 2023
Garutti Mattia, Foffano Lorenzo, Mazzeo Roberta, Michelotti Anna, Da Ros Lucia, Viel Alessandra, Miolo Gianmaria, Zambelli Alberto, Puglisi Fabio
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary cancer syndromes account for nearly 10% of cancers even though they are often underdiagnosed. Finding a pathogenic gene variant could have dramatic implications in terms of pharmacologic treatments, tailored preventive programs, and familiar cascade testing. However, diagnosing a hereditary cancer syndrome could be challenging because of a lack of validated testing criteria or because of their...
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