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What are the genetics underlying 12 different cancer types?

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/genetics-of-different-cancer-types
Full article: https://www.nature.com/ncomms/2015/151209/ncomms10086/full/ncomms10086.html

As gene sequencing has become more affordable, researchers and health care providers are now looking for mutations in many genes beyond BRCA1, BRCA2 and others that are associated with known hereditary cancer syndromes. By sequencing thousands of genes rather than just one or two, researchers can better understand which inherited mutations affect cancer risk. In this study, researchers sequenced thousands of genes in patients with one of 12 cancers, including breast, and catalogued which gene mutations are most commonly found in each cancer. (03/01/16)

Expert Guidelines

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has guidelines on who should undergo genetic counseling and testing. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you should speak with a genetics expert about genetic testing if any of the following apply to you:     

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The American Society of Breast Cancer Surgeons (ASBrS) released guidelines in 2019 that recommend all women diagnosed with breast cancer have access to genetic testing for inherited mutations in breast cancer genes. 

If you are uncertain whether you meet the guidelines above and you are interested in or considering genetic testing, you should speak with a cancer genetics expert

 

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has guidelines on who should undergo genetic counseling and testing. The NCCN recommends genetic counseling and testing for anyone diagnosed at any age with epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has guidelines regarding which prostate cancer patients should undergo genetic counseling and testing. Men with the following factors should speak with a genetics expert about genetic testing:

Genetic counseling and testing for people diagnosed with colorectal or endometrial cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has guidelines on which people diagnosed with colorectal or endometrial cancer should undergo genetic counseling and testing. People diagnosed with colorectal cancer who have any of the following should speak with a genetics expert about genetic testing:

Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider

Open Clinical Trials

Below are clinical trials that include genetic counseling and testing.

Other genetic counseling or testing studies may be found here.

 

About FORCE

FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.