A family-based approach to cascade genetic testing in a pediatric cancer genetics clinic.

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Hereditary cancer predisposition disorders account for up to 10% of all pediatric cancers. Genetic counseling for families of the proband includes risk assessment and recommendations for cascade genetic testing for parents and siblings, but there is no standardized method for cascade testing in place resulting in variability in how clinics approach cascade genetic testing. We explored the uptake and outcomes...

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