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Expanding access to genetic testing for pancreatic cancer.
Familial cancer - 1 Aug 2024
Rodriguez Nicolette Juliana, Syngal Sapna
Abstract excerpt
Among individuals with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) 5-10% have a pathogenic germline variant (PGV) in a PDAC susceptibility gene. Guidelines recommend genetic testing among all individuals with PDAC. Additionally, at-risk relatives of PDAC patients benefit from their own genetic education, risk assessment, and testing. Multigene panel testing (MGPT) can identify individuals with inherited cancer risk...
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