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Hereditary cancer testing in a diverse sample across three breast imaging centers.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Jan 2024
Westbrook Laura, Miltenburg Darlene, Souter Vivienne, Maisenbacher Melissa K, Howard Katherine L, Sha Youbao, Yavari Maygol, Kypraios Nicholas, Rodriguez Angel, Weitzel Jeffrey N
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Up to 10% of all breast cancers (BC) are attributed to inherited pathogenic variants (PV) in BC susceptibility genes; however, most carriers of PVs remain unidentified. Here, we sought to determine the yield of hereditary cancer gene PVs among diverse women attending breast imaging centers, who could benefit from enhanced surveillance and/or risk reduction interventions. METHODS: This cross-sectional...
Topics
- Humans
- Female
- Aged
- Breast Neoplasms
- Retrospective Studies
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Genetic Testing
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
