Genomics|Update|Non Communicable Diseases ► Cancer

Genomics|Update|Non Communicable Diseases

Volume 35  Number 5  July 30 - August 6, 2015

Cancer

Contemporary challenges in genetic testing for breast cancer: A collaboration opportunity for genetic counselors and breast surgeons. 
Larsen HJ et al. Ann. Surg. Oncol. 2015 Jul 28.

Diagnostic performance of whole-body MRI as a tool for cancer screening in children with genetic cancer-predisposing conditions. 
Anupindi SA et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2015 Aug 205(2) 400-8

DNA mismatch repair status predicts need for future colorectal surgery for metachronous neoplasms in young individuals undergoing colorectal cancer resection. 
Aronson M et al. Dis. Colon Rectum 2015 Jul 58(7) 645-52

Do health professionals need additional competencies for stratified cancer prevention based on genetic risk profiling?
Chowdhury S, et al. J Pers Med. 2015 Jun 9;5(2):191-212.

Using genomics in complex diseases: do health professionals need new skills? By Dr Susmita Chowdhury, PHG Foundation, Jul 24

Establishing a clinical and molecular diagnosis for hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes: Present tense, future perfect? 
Jansen M et al. Gastrointest. Endosc. 2014 Dec 80(6) 1145-55

Implementation of a molecular tumor board: The impact on treatment decisions for 35 patients evaluated at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. 
Tafe LJ et al. Oncologist 2015 Jul 23.

Negative genetic testing does not deter contralateral prophylactic mastectomy in younger patients with greater family histories of breast cancer. 
Wang F et al. Ann. Surg. Oncol. 2015 Jul 28.

Next-generation sequencing to guide cancer therapy 
Gagan J, et al. Genome Medicine 2015, 7:80 

PanGen-Fam: Spanish registry of hereditary pancreatic cancer. 
Mocci E et al. Eur. J. Cancer 2015 Jul 23.

Predictors of self-reported family health history of breast cancer. 
Ricks-Santi LJ et al. J Immigr Minor Health 2015 Jul 23.

Racial variation in adjuvant chemotherapy initiation among breast cancer patients receiving oncotype DX testing. 
Roberts MC et al. Breast Cancer Res. Treat. 2015 Jul 28.

Screening for Lynch syndrome among patients with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer: a comprehensive review. 
Aguirre E et al. Tumori 2015 Jul 15. 0(0) 0

Screening for Lynch syndrome and referral to clinical genetics by selective mismatch repair protein immunohistochemistry testing: an audit and cost analysis. 
Colling R et al. J. Clin. Pathol. 2015 Jul 22.

The evolving landscape of HER2 targeting in breast cancer.
Moasser MM, Krop IE. JAMA Oncol. 2015 Jul 23.

The genetics of inherited predispositions to colorectal polyps: a quick guide for clinicians. 
Ricci MT et al. Colorectal Dis 2015 Jan 17 Suppl 13-9

The risk factors of toxicity during chemotherapy and radiotherapy in breast cancer patients according to the presence of BRCA gene mutation. 
Huszno J et al. Contemp Oncol (Pozn) 2015 19(1) 72-6

Treatment decision making and genetic testing for breast cancer: mainstreaming mutations. 
Katz SJ et al. JAMA 2015 Jul 23.

Using genomics in complex diseases: do health professionals need new skills? By Dr Susmita Chowdhury, PHG Foundation, Jul 24