Comparison of Universal Genetic Testing vs Guideline-Directed Targeted Testing for Patients With Her

LisaPizza

Interesting study about genetic testing in cancer patients. 

 

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2772576

 

Findings  In this multicenter cohort study of 2984 patients with cancer, 1 in 8 patients had a pathogenic germline variant, half of which would not have been detected using a guideline-based approach. Nearly 30% of patients with a high-penetrance variant had modifications in their treatment based on the finding.

 

NoTimeForCancer

Thanks, Lisa!  I have to dig

Thanks, Lisa!  I have to dig in and read more!

Forherself

Yes thanks for sharing

I have started twice and not made it through the whole article.   I wonder how much the genetic testing costs.