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Practical consensus recommendation on when to do BRCA testing.

Authors :
Parikh PM
Wadhwa J
Minhas S
Gupta A
Mittal S
Ranjan S
Mehta P
Singh R
Kataria SP
Salim S
Ahmed M
Aggarwal S
Source :
South Asian journal of cancer [South Asian J Cancer] 2018 Apr-Jun; Vol. 7 (2), pp. 106-109.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

BRCA -mutation associated breast cancer and to future cancer risks and sensitivity to systemic therapies. Now that rapid genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations is available, BRCA mutation status can be considered when making treatment and prevention decisions for BRCA testing, BRCA mutation carriers with breast cancer. Expert group used data from published literature, practical experience, and opinion of a large group of academic oncologists, to arrive at practical consensus recommendations for use by the community oncologists.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2278-330X
Volume :
7
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
South Asian journal of cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29721474
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/sajc.sajc_112_18