Genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes: patient recommendations for improved risk communication

Genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes: patient recommendations for improved risk communication

Abstract Background Multi‐gene panel testing is replacing single‐gene testing for patients with suspected hereditary cancer syndromes. The detection of a hereditary cancer syndrome allows tested individuals to initiate enhanced primary and secondary prevention efforts—where available—with a view to...

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Main Authors: Samantha Pollard, Steve Kalloger, Deirdre Weymann, Sophie Sun, Jennifer Nuk, Kasmintan A. Schrader, Dean A. Regier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-08-01
Series:Health Expectations
Subjects:
family communication
genetic counselling
genetic testing
hereditary cancer syndromes
medical decision making
risk communication
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13062

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https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13062

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