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Genetic testing.

G M Petersen1

  • 1Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. peterg@mayo.edu

Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
|August 19, 2000
PubMed
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Cancer genetic testing offers personalized screening and prevention strategies for at-risk individuals. Genetic counseling is crucial for understanding test implications and managing potential psychosocial effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • Advances in molecular genetics have made cancer genetic testing feasible.
  • Current genetic tests inform cancer screening and prevention for at-risk individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the implications of cancer genetic testing.
  • To highlight the importance of genetic counseling in cancer risk assessment and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current research in molecular genetics of cancer.
  • Analysis of the role of genetic testing in cancer risk assessment and patient management.

Main Results:

  • Genetic testing can tailor cancer screening and prevention strategies.

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  • Potential for expanded eligibility for genetic evaluation in the future.
  • Germline mutation status may influence cancer treatment response.

    • Conclusions:

    • Genetic testing has significant potential for cancer risk assessment and personalized management.
    • Appropriate delivery of genetic risk assessment and testing is essential.
    • Genetic counseling is vital to mitigate misinterpretation and adverse psychosocial consequences.