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Development of a Novel Protocol for Germline Testing in Pancreatic Cancer.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 Nov 2024
McDonald Hannah G, Kennedy Andrew, Solomon Angelica L, Williams Chelsey M, Reagan Anna M, Cassim Emily, Harper Megan, Burke Erin, Armstrong Terra, Gosky Michael, Cavnar Michael, Pandalai Prakash K, Barry-Hundeyin Mautin, Patel Reema, Nutalapati Snigdha, Moss Jessica, Hull Pamela C, Kolesar Jill, Pickarski Justine C, Kim Joseph
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Guidelines now recommend universal germline genetic testing (GGT) for all pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients. Testing provides information on actionable pathogenic variants and guides management of patients and family. Since traditional genetic counseling (GC) models are time-intensive and GC resources are sparse, new approaches are needed to comply with guidelines without overwhelming...
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