Article
Therapeutic applications of germline testing for cancer predisposition genes in Asia in the real world.
ESMO open - 1 Jun 2024
Cheo S W, Ong P Y, Ow S G W, Chan G H J, Tan D S P, Lim Y W, Kong H L, Wong A L A, Lim S E, Walsh R J, Wong A S C, Low J J H, Ngoi N Y L, Lim J S L, Lee S C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Germline genetic testing is traditionally carried out in patients suspected with hereditary cancer syndrome for enhanced cancer surveillance and/or preventive strategies, but is increasingly carried out for therapeutic indications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwent germline genetic testing at our centre to determine the prevalence of actionable...
Topics
- Humans
- Germ-Line Mutation
- Female
- Retrospective Studies
- Male
- Genetic Testing
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Adult
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasms
- Aged