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Feasibility of using patient navigation to improve identification of hereditary cancer syndromes in newly diagnosed patients with colorectal cancer.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 May 2025
Sears Emma, Dahlquist Jacky, Stayman Sarah, Ko Cynthia, Konnick Eric Q, Cole Allison, Zhang Ying, Kohn Marlana, Henderson Vida, Knerr Sarah
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Germline genetic testing to identify hereditary cancer syndromes in patients newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) carries substantial benefits. We examined the feasibility of using patient navigation, an evidence-based approach to reduce structural barriers to recommended care, to improve test completion by increasing pretest counseling attendance. METHODS: We conducted key informant interviews...
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- Humans
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Patient Navigation
- Genetic Testing
- Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
