IMProving care After inherited Cancer Testing (IMPACT) study: protocol of a randomized trial evaluating the efficacy of two interventions designed to improve cancer risk management and family communication of genetic test results

IMProving care After inherited Cancer Testing (IMPACT) study: protocol of a randomized trial evaluating the efficacy of two interventions designed to improve cancer risk management and family communication of genetic test results

Abstract Background Implementing genetic testing for inherited cancer predisposition into routine clinical care offers a tremendous opportunity for cancer prevention and early detection. However, genetic testing itself does not improve outcomes; rather, outcomes depend on implemented follow-up care....

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Main Authors: Deborah Cragun, Jason Beckstead, Meagan Farmer, Gillian Hooker, Marleah Dean, Ellen Matloff, Sonya Reid, Ann Tezak, Anne Weidner, Jennifer G. Whisenant, Tuya Pal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Hereditary cancer
Genetic testing
BRCA
Lynch syndrome
Personalized medicine
Cancer risks
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08822-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08822-4

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