Article
Potential impact of genetic testing on cancer prevention trials, using breast cancer as an example.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 2 Aug 1995
Baker S G, Freedman L S
Abstract excerpt
Using breast cancer as an example, we explored the potential impact that a highly predictive genetic test could have on the design and analysis of cancer prevention trials. We discuss three situations in this article: 1) trials that are in progress when the genetic test first becomes available as a research tool but is not available for general use, 2) trials in progress when the genetic test becomes generally...
Topics
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Breast Neoplasms
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Female
- Genetic Carrier Screening
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- Research Design
- Risk
