Article
The use of gene tests to detect hereditary predisposition to cancer: economic considerations.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 2 Aug 1995
Brown M L, Kessler L G
Abstract excerpt
Several mutations recently have been shown to be associated with hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) in families displaying unusually strong predisposition to colorectal cancer. Laboratory tests to detect such gene mutations soon will be commercially available, raising the possibility for population-wide screening. The purpose of this study was to explore the economic implications of conducting a...
Topics
- Adult
- Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Female
- Genetic Carrier Screening
- Genetic Testing
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- Population Surveillance