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Referral, Uptake, and Outcome of Genetic Counseling and Testing in Patients With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
1 Nov 2023
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BACKGROUND: The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is rapidly increasing. Pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) are detected in 16% to 20% of patients who have EOCRC, highlighting a need for genetic counseling (GC) and multigene panel testing in these patients. We aimed to determine the rate of referral to GC and uptake and outcomes of germline testing in patients with EOCRC. METHODS: We conducted a...
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