Genomics|Update|Current: Cancer

Genomics|Update|Current

Cancer

A clinical and genetic analysis of multiple primary cancer referrals to genetics services
James Whitworth, et al. Eur J Human Genetics, September 24, 2014

A systematic review and economic evaluation of diagnostic strategies for Lynch syndrome. 
Snowsill T1, et al. Health Technol Assess. 2014 Sep;18(58):1-406. doi: 10.3310/hta18580.

“Angelina effect” led to more appropriate breast cancer referrals, research shows
Nigel Hawkes.  BMJ 2014; 349:  g5755 

Disparities in uptake of BRCA1/2 genetic testing in a randomized trial of telephone counseling 
Butrick M, et al. Genet Med 2014 Sep

Effects of false-positive cancer screenings and cancer worry on risk-reducing surgery among BRCA1/2 carriers
Portnoy DB, et al. Health Psychol 2014 Sep

Impact of Oncotype DX testing on adjuvant treatment decisions in patients with early breast cancer: A single-center study in the United Arab Emirates 
Jaafar H, et al. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2014 Sep

Incorporation of detailed family history from the Swedish family-cancer database into the prostate cancer prevention trial risk calculator 
Grill S, et al. J Urol 2014 Sep

Outcomes of genetic evaluation for hereditary cancer syndromes in unaffected individuals 
Gustafson SL, et al. Fam Cancer 2014 Sep

Psychiatric implications of cancer genetic testing 
Hirschberg AM, et al. Cancer 2014 Sep

The impact of Oncotype DX testing on breast cancer management and chemotherapy prescribing patterns in a tertiary referral centre 
McVeigh TP, et al. Eur J Cancer 2014 Sep

Study finds counseling, insurance coverage, and personal preference impact decision to pursue BRCA testing, by Christina Izzo, Nursing OncLive, September 19, 2014

The NCI Exceptional Responders Initiative: the goal is to understand the molecular underpinnings of exceptional responses to treatment, primarily via chemotherapy, in cancer patients