General ~ Genetic Testing
~ Genetics of Breast & Ovarian Cancer

List was last updated on Jan 22, 2020 @ 12:25 pm.


    • Characteristics predicting recommendation for familial breast cancer referral in a cohort of women from primary care.
    • Lee SI, Qureshi N, Dutton B, Kai J, Weng S.
    • J Community Genet. 2020 Jan 22. doi: 10.1007/s12687-020-00452-w. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Organizational readiness to implement population-based screening and genetic service delivery for hereditary cancer prevention and control.
    • Knerr S, West KM, Angelo FA.
    • J Genet Couns. 2020 Jan 22. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1216. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Referencing BRCA in hereditary cancer risk discussions: In search of an anchor in a sea of uncertainty.
    • Waltz M, Prince AER, O'Daniel JM, Foreman AKM, Powell BC, Berg JS.
    • J Genet Couns. 2020 Jan 22. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1219. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Prospective Evaluation of Universal BRCA Testing for Women with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
    • Emborgo TS, Saporito D, Muse KI, Gutierrez Barrera AM, Litton JK, Lu KH, Arun BK.
    • JNCI Cancer Spectr. 2020 Jan 20; pkaa002. doi: 10.1093/jncics/pkaa002. eCollection 2020 Jan.
    • Applications of Next Generation Sequencing to the Analysis of Familial Breast/Ovarian Cancer.
    • Zelli V, Compagnoni C, Cannita K, Capelli R, Capalbo C, Di Vito Nolfi M, Alesse E, Zazzeroni F, Tessitore A.
    • High Throughput. 2020 Jan 10;9(1). pii: E1. doi: 10.3390/ht9010001.
    • Mental Illness and BRCA1/2 Genetic Testing Intention Among Multiethnic Women Undergoing Screening Mammography.
    • Jones T, Freeman K, Ackerman M, Trivedi MS, Silverman T, Shapiro P, Kukafka R, Crew KD.
    • Oncol Nurs Forum. 2020 Jan 1;47(1):E13-E24. doi: 10.1188/20.ONF.E13-E24.
    • BRCA2 gene mutation and prostate cancer risk. Comprehensive review and update.
    • Saudi Med J. 2020 Jan;41(1):9-17. doi: 10.15537/smj.2020.1.24759.
    • SEOM clinical guidelines in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (2019).
    • González-Santiago S, Ramón Y Cajal T, Aguirre E, Alés-Martínez JE, Andrés R, Balmaña J, Graña B, Herrero A, Llort G, González-Del-Alba A; SEOM Hereditary Cancer Working Group.
    • Clin Transl Oncol. 2019 Dec 30. doi: 10.1007/s12094-019-02262-0. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Myriad Data Supports Polygenic Score Value Even in Canonical Mutation Carriers.
    • Ashford M.
    • GenomeWeb. 2019 Dec 27.
    • News
    • Simultaneous germline and somatic sequencing in ovarian carcinoma: mutation rate and impact on clinical decision-making.
    • Jorge S, McFaddin AS, Doll KM, Pennington KP, Norquist BM, Bennett RL, Pritchard CC, Swisher EM.
    • Gynecol Oncol. 2019 Dec 27. pii: S0090-8258(19)31802-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.12.010. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Online BRCA1/2 screening in the Australian Jewish community: a qualitative study.
    • Yuen J, Cousens N, Barlow-Stewart K, O'Shea R, Andrews L.
    • J Community Genet. 2019 Dec 26. doi: 10.1007/s12687-019-00450-7. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Ambry Genetics Gains NYS Approval for Paired RNA, DNA Genetic Test.
    • [No author given]
    • GenomeWeb. 2019 Dec 16.

    Related:

    Original research:

    Assessment of Diagnostic Outcomes of RNA Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer.

    Press: Ambry Genetics Study Finds RNA Testing Can Clarify Role of Variants in Hereditary Cancer Genes. (GenomeWeb)

    • Black Women's Confidence in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
    • Sutton AL, Henderson A, Hurtado-de-Mendoza A, Tanner E, Khan M, Quillin J, Sheppard VB.
    • Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Dec 14;16(24). pii: E5112. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16245112.
    • Points to consider: is there evidence to support BRCA1/2 and other inherited breast cancer genetic testing for all breast cancer patients? A statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG).
    • Pal T, Agnese D, Daly M, La Spada A, Litton J, Wick M, Klugman S, Esplin ED, Jarvik GP; Professional Practice and Guidelines Committee.
    • Genet Med. 2019 Dec 13. doi: 10.1038/s41436-019-0712-x. [Epub ahead of print]

    Related:

    Commentary:

    Germline genetic testing for breast cancer: which patients? What genes?

    Press: Universal Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer May Result in More Harm Than Good, Experts Worry. (GenomeWeb)

    Press: ACMG Suggests Docs Evaluate All Breast Cancer Patients for Genetic Risk Test Suitability. (GenomeWeb)

    • How to facilitate psychosocial adjustment in women tested for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer susceptibility? Insights from network analysis.
    • Brédart A, Dick J, Cano A, Robieux L, De Pauw A, Schmutzler R, Stoppa-Lyonnet D, Dolbeault S, Kop JL.
    • Psychooncology. 2019 Dec 11. doi: 10.1002/pon.5302. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Hereditary Cancer Syndromes and Risk Assessment: ACOG COMMITTEE OPINION, Number 793.
    • [No authors listed]
    • Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Dec;134(6):e143-e149. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003562.

    Related:

    Summary:

    Hereditary Cancer Syndromes and Risk Assessment: ACOG COMMITTEE OPINION SUMMARY, Number 793.

    • Retesting of women who are negative for a BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation using a 20-gene panel.
    • Lerner-Ellis J, Sopik V, Wong A, Lázaro C, Narod SA, Charames GS.
    • J Med Genet. 2019 Nov 29. pii: jmedgenet-2019-106403. doi: 10.1136/jmedgenet-2019-106403. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Update: Genetic causes of hereditary pancreatic cancer: BRCA and beyond
    • [No author given]
    • FORCE. XRAYS. 2019 Nov 26.
    • Myriad Genetics Myriad Wins Japanese Approval for BRACAnalysis to Assess Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk.
    • [No author given]
    • Clinical Omics. 2019 Nov 21.
    • Myriad Genetics BRACAnalysis Approved by Japanese Regulators.
    • [No author given]
    • GenomeWeb. 2019 Nov 21.
    • As Genetic Testing Access Grows, Travel Time Remains Barrier to In-Person Counseling.
    • Ray T.
    • GenomeWeb. 2019 Nov 20.
    • Mainstreamed genetic testing in ovarian cancer: patient experience of the testing process.
    • McLeavy L, Rahman B, Kristeleit R, Ledermann J, Lockley M, McCormack M, Mould T, Side L, Lanceley A.
    • Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2019 Nov 19. pii: ijgc-2019-000630. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-000630. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Employee Benefits Programs Share Early Experiences Implementing Genetic Testing.
    • Ray T.
    • GenomeWeb. 2019 Nov 15.
    • Identification of novel BRCA1 large genomic rearrangements by a computational algorithm of amplicon-based Next-Generation Sequencing data.
    • Nicolussi A, Belardinilli F, Silvestri V, Mahdavian Y, Valentini V, D'Inzeo S, Petroni M, Zani M, Ferraro S, Di Giulio S, Fabretti F, Fratini B, Gradilone A, Ottini L, Giannini G, Coppa A, Capalbo C.
    • PeerJ. 2019 Nov 15;7:e7972. doi: 10.7717/peerj.7972. eCollection 2019.
    • Ethical Issues in Newborn Sequencing Research: The Case Study of BabySeq.
    • Ross LF, Clayton EW.
    • Pediatrics. 2019 Nov 12. pii: e20191031. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-1031. [Epub ahead of print]

    Related:

    Press: Genome Sequencing in Newborns Raises Ethical Issues (NY Times/Reuters)

    • Hereditary prostate cancer - Primetime for genetic testing?
    • Heidegger I, Tsaur I, Borgmann H, Surcel C, Kretschmer A, Mathieu R, Visschere P, Valerio M, van den Bergh RCN, Ost P, Tilki D, Gandaglia G, Ploussard G; EAU-YAU Prostate Cancer Working Party.
    • Cancer Treat Rev. 2019 Nov 11;81:101927. doi: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2019.101927. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review
    • NSGC Panel Divided on Whether Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Should Undergo Panel Testing.
    • [No author given]
    • GenomeWeb. 2019 Nov 7.
    • [What attitude to women at high risk of breast cancer?]
    • Livon D, Moretta J, Noguès C.
    • Presse Med. 2019 Nov 6. pii: S0755-4982(19)30302-1. doi: 10.1016/j.lpm.2019.07.014. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review, [Article in French]
    • Clinical utility of hereditary cancer panel testing: Impact of PALB2, ATM, CHEK2, NBN, BRIP1, RAD51C, and RAD51D results on patient management and adherence to provider recommendations.
    • Vysotskaia V, Kaseniit KE, Bucheit L, Ready K, Price K, Johansen Taber K.
    • Cancer. 2019 Nov 4. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32572. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Multigene Cancer Panels: Implications for Pre- and Post-test Genetic Counseling.
    • Grady MC, Kolla KA, Peshkin BN.
    • Curr Genet Med Rep. 2019 Nov 4. doi: 10.1007/s40142-019-00173-8. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review
    • Impact of Genetic Testing on Risk-Management Behavior of Black Breast Cancer Survivors: A Longitudinal, Observational Study.
    • Conley CC, Kasting ML, Augusto BM, Garcia JD, Cragun D, Gonzalez BD, Kim J, Ashing KT, Knott CL, Hughes-Halbert C, Pal T, Vadaparampil ST.
    • Ann Surg Oncol. 2019 Nov 1. doi: 10.1245/s10434-019-07982-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Familial breast cancer: classification, care and managing breast cancer and related risks in people with a family history of breast cancer.
    • [No author given]
    • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK): Clinical Guidelines; 2013 Jun. [Last Update: November 2019.]
    • Determination of Pathogenicity of Breast Cancer 1 Gene Variants using the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the Association for Molecular Pathology Guidelines.
    • Brown A, Zamanpoor M, Love DR, Prosser DO.
    • Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2019 Nov;19(4):e324-e334. doi: 10.18295/squmj.2019.19.04.008. Epub 2019 Dec 22.
    • FDA Approval of Myriad Genetics CDx Adds HRD to Growing List of Ovarian Cancer Predictive Markers.
    • Ray T.
    • GenomeWeb. 2019 Oct 29.
    • New Consumer Podcast Highlights Steps Individuals Can Take to Understand Cancer Risk.
    • [No author given]
    • NSGC blog, 2019 Oct 29.

    Related:

    Podcast: Genetic Counselors and You — Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (NSGC "Genetic Counselors & You" Podcast Series)

    • Genetic and Genomic Advances in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.
    • Walker-Smith TL, Peck J.
    • Nurs Womens Health. 2019 Oct 25. pii: S1751-4851(19)30188-6. doi: 10.1016/j.nwh.2019.09.003. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review
    • Genetic counselling and personalised risk assessment in the Australian pancreatic cancer screening program.
    • Dwarte T, McKay S, Johns A, Tucker K, Spigelman AD, Williams D, Stoita A.
    • Hered Cancer Clin Pract. 2019 Oct 23;17:30. doi: 10.1186/s13053-019-0129-1. eCollection 2019.
    • Cases in Precision Medicine: The Role of Tumor and Germline Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Management.
    • Tischler J, Crew KD, Chung WK.
    • Ann Intern Med. 2019 Oct 22. doi: 10.7326/M18-2417. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review
    • Calling on Primary Care to Prevent BRCA-Related Cancers.
    • Armstrong K.
    • J Gen Intern Med. 2019 Oct 21. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-05469-7. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Decision Making About Genetic Testing Among Women With a Personal and Family History of Breast Cancer.
    • Scott D, Friedman S, Telli ML, Kurian AW.
    • J Oncol Pract. 2019 Oct 15:JOP1900221. doi: 10.1200/JOP.19.00221. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Population BRCA sequencing; time to move to the next phase?
    • Gourley C.
    • BJOG. 2019 Oct 12. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.15984. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Commentary
    • Breast cancer risk assessment in patients who test negative for a hereditary cancer syndrome.
    • Breit C, Ablah E, Ward M, Okut H, Tenofsky PL.
    • Am J Surg. 2019 Oct 11. pii: S0002-9610(19)30840-2. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.10.015. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Patterns and Predictors of Genetic Referral among Ovarian Cancer Patients at a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center.
    • Mallen AR, Conley CC, Townsend MK, Wells A, Boac BM, Todd S, Gandhi A, Kuznicki M, Augusto BM, McIntyre M, Fridley BL, Tworoger SS, Wenham RM, Vadaparampil ST.
    • Clin Genet. 2019 Oct 10. doi: 10.1111/cge.13654. [Epub ahead of print]
    • BRCA1/2 Molecular Assay for Ovarian Cancer Patients: A Survey through Italian Departments of Oncology and Molecular and Genomic Diagnostic Laboratories.
    • Capoluongo E, Verde N, Barberis M, Bella MA, Buttitta F, Carrera P, Colombo N, Cortesi L, Gion M, Guarneri V, Lorusso D, Marchetti A, Marchetti P, Normanno N, Pasini B, Pensabene M, Pignata S, Radice P, Ricevuto E, Sapino A, Tagliaferri P, Tassone P, Trevisiol C, Truini M, Varesco L, Russo A, Gori S.
    • Diagnostics (Basel). 2019 Oct 9;9(4). pii: E146. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics9040146.
    • Adding RNA-Seq, Ambry Genetics Expects to Reduce VUS Results in Hereditary Cancer Tests.
    • [No author given]
    • GenomeWeb. 2019 Oct 4.
    • News
    • Genetic testing in ovarian cancer - clinical impact and current practices.
    • Knabben L, Imboden S, Mueller MD.
    • Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2019 Oct 2. pii: /j/hmbci.ahead-of-print/hmbci-2019-0025/hmbci-2019-0025.xml. doi: 10.1515/hmbci-2019-0025. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review
    • Assessment of Diagnostic Outcomes of RNA Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer.
    • Karam R, Conner B, LaDuca H, McGoldrick K, Krempely K, Richardson ME, Zimmermann H, Gutierrez S, Reineke P, Hoang L, Allen K, Yussuf A, Farber-Katz S, Rana HQ, Culver S, Lee J, Nashed S, Toppmeyer D, Collins D, Haynes G, Pesaran T, Dolinsky JS, Tippin Davis B, Elliott A, Chao E.
    • JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Oct 2;2(10):e1913900. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.13900.

    Related:

    Press: Ambry Genetics Study Finds RNA Testing Can Clarify Role of Variants in Hereditary Cancer Genes. (GenomeWeb)

    Press: Ambry Genetics Gains NYS Approval for Paired RNA, DNA Genetic Test. (GenomeWeb)

    • BRCA testing in unaffected young women in the United States, 2006-2017.
    • Guo F, Scholl M, Fuchs EL, Berenson AB, Kuo YF.
    • Cancer. 2019 Sep 30. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32536. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Older breast cancer survivors may harbor hereditary cancer predisposition pathogenic variants and are at risk for clonal hematopoiesis.
    • Slavin TP, Sun CL, Chavarri-Guerra Y, Sedrak MS, Katheria V, Castillo D, Herzog J, Dale W, Hurria A, Weitzel JN.
    • J Geriatr Oncol. 2019 Sep 28. pii: S1879-4068(19)30174-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.09.004. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Recontacting patients for multigene panel testing in hereditary cancer: Efficacy and insights.
    • Sawyer L, Creswick H, Lewandowski R, Quillin J.
    • J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 25. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1173. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Psychosocial problems in women attending French, German and Spanish genetics clinics before and after targeted or multigene testing results: an observational prospective study.
    • Brédart A, Kop JL, Dick J, Cano A, De Pauw A, Anota A, Brunet J, Devilee P, Stoppa-Lyonnet D, Schmutzler R, Dolbeault S.
    • BMJ Open. 2019 Sep 24;9(9):e029926. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029926.
    • Cancer Genetic Counseling—Current Practice and Future Challenges.
    • Schienda J, Stopfer J.
    • Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med. 2019 Sep 23. pii: a036541. doi: 10.1101/cshperspect.a036541. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review
    • Mexican BRCA1 founder mutation: Shortening the gap in genetic assessment for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer patients.
    • Fragoso-Ontiveros V, Velázquez-Aragón JA, Nuñez-Martínez PM, de la Luz Mejía-Aguayo M, Vidal-Millán S, Pedroza-Torres A, Sánchez-Contreras Y, Ramírez-Otero MA, Muñiz-Mendoza R, Domínguez-Ortíz J, Wegman-Ostrosky T, Bargalló-Rocha JE, Gallardo-Rincón D, Reynoso-Noveron N, Arriaga-Canon C, Meneses-García A, Herrera-Montalvo LA, Alvarez-Gomez RM.
    • PLoS One. 2019 Sep 23;14(9):e0222709. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222709. eCollection 2019.
    • Li-Fraumeni syndrome: not a straightforward diagnosis anymore-the interpretation of pathogenic variants of low allele frequency and the differences between germline PVs, mosaicism, and clonal hematopoiesis.
    • Batalini F, Peacock EG, Stobie L, Robertson A, Garber J, Weitzel JN, Tung NM.
    • Breast Cancer Res. 2019 Sep 18;21(1):107. doi: 10.1186/s13058-019-1193-1.
    • Inequities in multi-gene hereditary cancer testing: lower diagnostic yield and higher VUS rate in individuals who identify as Hispanic, African or Asian and Pacific Islander as compared to European.
    • Ndugga-Kabuye MK, Issaka RB.
    • Fam Cancer. 2019 Sep 17. doi: 10.1007/s10689-019-00144-6. [Epub ahead of print]
    • A family pedigree of malignancies associated with BRCA1 pathogenic variants: a reflection of the state of art in China.
    • Li W, Li L, Wu M.
    • Hered Cancer Clin Pract. 2019 Sep 10;17:26. doi: 10.1186/s13053-019-0126-4. eCollection 2019.
    • [Guideline on next-generation sequencing-based BRCA1/2 testing (2019)].
    • Working Group of Guideline on Next-Generation Sequencing-Based BRCA1/2 Testing (2019).
    • Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi. 2019 Sep 8;48(9):670-677. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-5807.2019.09.002.
    • Guidelines, [Article in Chinese]
    • Epigenetic Risk Assessment of Female Cancers: Women's Information Needs and Attitudes.
    • Rebitschek FG, Reisel D, Lein I, Wegwarth O.
    • Public Health Genomics. 2019 Sep 4;22(1-2):46-57. doi: 10.1159/000501975. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Novel mutations in actionable breast cancer genes by targeted sequencing in an ethnically homogenous cohort.
    • Akter H, Sultana N, Martuza N, Siddiqua A, Dity NJ, Rahaman MA, Samara B, Sayeed A, Basiruzzaman M, Rahman MM, Rashidul Hoq M, Amin MR, Baqui MA, Woodbury-Smith M, Uddin KMF, Islam SS, Awwal R, Berdiev BK, Uddin M.
    • BMC Med Genet. 2019 Sep 2;20(1):150. doi: 10.1186/s12881-019-0881-0.
    • An update on genetic risk assessment and prevention: the role of genetic testing panels in breast cancer.
    • Piccinin C, Panchal S, Watkins N, Kim RH.
    • Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2019 Aug 30. doi: 10.1080/14737140.2019.1659730. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review
    • The NCCN Criterion "Young Age at Onset" Alone is Not an Indicator of Hereditary Breast Cancer in Iranian Population.
    • Ebrahimi E, Sellars E, Shirkoohi R, Harirchi I, Ghiasvand R, Mohebbi E, Zendehdel K, Akbari MR.
    • Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2019 Aug 26. pii: canprevres.0056.2019. doi: 10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-19-0056. [Epub ahead of print]
    • A Multi-Center Study of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Germline Mutations in Mexican-Mestizo Breast Cancer Families Reveals Mutations Unreported in Latin American Population.
    • Millan Catalan O, Campos-Parra AD, Vázquez-Romo R, Cantú de León D, Jacobo-Herrera N, Morales-González F, López-Camarillo C, Rodríguez-Dorantes M, López-Urrutia E, Pérez-Plasencia C.
    • Cancers (Basel). 2019 Aug 26;11(9). pii: E1246. doi: 10.3390/cancers11091246.
    • Universal Genetic Testing for All Breast Cancer Patients.
    • Copur MS.
    • Oncology (Williston Park). 2019 Aug 23;33(8). pii: 683731.
    • Evaluation of a Clinical Decision Support System for the Prescription of Genetic Tests in the Gynecological Cancer Risk.
    • Moreno-Conde J, Alvarez-Romero C, Suárez-Mejías C, Martínez-Maestre MÁ, Silvan-Alfaro JM, Parra-Calderón CL.
    • Stud Health Technol Inform. 2019 Aug 21;264:704-708. doi: 10.3233/SHTI190314.
    • Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
    • US Preventive Services Task Force, Owens DK, Davidson KW, Krist AH, Barry MJ, Cabana M, Caughey AB, Doubeni CA, Epling JW Jr, Kubik M, Landefeld CS, Mangione CM, Pbert L, Silverstein M, Simon MA, Tseng CW, Wong JB.
    • JAMA. 2019 Aug 20;322(7):652-665. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.10987.

    Related:

    Evidence report, Review:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.

    Guidelines [Internet]:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA1/2-Related Cancer in Women: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force [Internet].

    Editorial:

    Broadening Criteria for BRCA1/2 Evaluation: Placing the USPSTF Recommendation in Context.

    Editorial:

    USPSTF Recommendations for BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing in the Context of a Transformative National Cancer Control Plan.

    Editorial:

    Hereditary Cancer Evaluation in 2019-a Rapidly Evolving Landscape.

    Editorial:

    US Preventive Services Task Force Breast Cancer Recommendation Statement on Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer.

    News:

    USPSTF Calls for More BRCA Screening.

    Patient Page:

    Should I Be Tested for BRCA Mutations?

    Audio Interview, CME Activity: USPSTF Recommendation: Assessment, Counseling, and Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer. (JAMA)

    Press: USPSTF Recommendations on BRCA Mutation Testing. (Medscape Oncology)

    • Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
    • Nelson HD, Pappas M, Cantor A, Haney E, Holmes R.
    • JAMA. 2019 Aug 20;322(7):666-685. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.8430.

    Related:

    Guidelines:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

    Guidelines:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA1/2-Related Cancer in Women: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force [Internet].

    • Should I Be Tested for BRCA Mutations?
    • Jin J.
    • JAMA. 2019 Aug 20;322(7):702. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.11251.

    Related:

    Guidelines:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

    • USPSTF Recommendation: Assessment, Counseling, and Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer.
    • Mangione CM.
    • JAMA. 2019 Aug 20.

    Related:

    Guidelines:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

    • USPSTF Recommendations for BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing in the Context of a Transformative National Cancer Control Plan.
    • Rajagopal PS, Nielsen S, Olopade OI.
    • JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Aug 20;2(8.10):e1910142. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.10142.

    Related:

    Guidelines:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

    • BRCA mutation in high grade epithelial ovarian cancers.
    • Manchana T, Phoolcharoen N, Tantbirojn P.
    • Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2019 Aug 13;29:102-105. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2019.07.007. eCollection 2019 Aug.
    • Who's on third? Regulation of third-party genetic interpretation services.
    • Guerrini CJ, Wagner JK, Nelson SC, Javitt GH, McGuire AL.
    • Genet Med. 2019 Aug 12. doi: 10.1038/s41436-019-0627-6. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Review
    • The budgetary impact of genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer for the statutory health insurance.
    • Neusser S, Lux B, Barth C, Pahmeier K, Rhiem K, Schmutzler R, Engel C, Wasem J, Neumann A.
    • Curr Med Res Opin. 2019 Aug 8:1. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2019.1654689. [Epub ahead of print]
    • Substantial batch effects in TCGA exome sequences undermine pan-cancer analysis of germline variants.
    • Rasnic R, Brandes N, Zuk O, Linial M.
    • BMC Cancer. 2019 Aug 7;19(1):783. doi: 10.1186/s12885-019-5994-5.
    • Application of Economic Evaluation to Assess Feasibility for Reimbursement of Genomic Testing as Part of Personalized Medicine Interventions.
    • Simeonidis S, Koutsilieri S, Vozikis A, Cooper DN, Mitropoulou C, Patrinos GP.
    • Front Pharmacol. 2019 Aug 2;10:830. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00830. eCollection 2019.
    • Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA1/2-Related Cancer in Women: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force [Internet].
    • Nelson HD, Pappas M, Cantor A, Haney E, Holmes R, Stillman L.
    • Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2019 Aug. Report No.: 19-05251-EF-1. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Evidence Syntheses, formerly Systematic Evidence Reviews.

    Related:

    Guidelines:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

    Guidelines:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.

    • Cost-utility analysis of germline BRCA1/2 testing in women with high-grade epithelial ovarian cancer in Spain.
    • Moya-Alarcón C, González-Domínguez A, Simon S, Pérez-Román I, González-Martín A, Bayo-Lozano E, Sánchez-Heras AB.
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    A response to "Personalised medicine and population health: breast and ovarian cancer".

    Review:

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    Letter, comment:

    RE: Cascade Genetic Testing of Relatives for Hereditary Cancer Risk: Results of an Online Initiative.

    Letter, reply:

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    Audio Interview: Cost-effectiveness and Benefit-to-Harm Ratio of Risk-Stratified Breast Cancer Screening. (JAMA Oncology)

    Press: Breast Cancer Screening Only for Women at Higher Risk. (Medscape)

    Letter, Comment:

    Overestimation of the Benefit-to-Harm Ratio of Risk-Based Mammography Screening in the United Kingdom

    Letter, Reply:

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    • Mutations in context: implications of BRCA testing in diverse populations.
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    Author response to “a response to ‘personalised medicine and population health: breast and ovarian cancer’”.

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    • Commentary

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    Scientific supremacy as an obstacle to establishing and sustaining interdisciplinary dialogue across knowledge paradigms in health medicine.

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    Attention: Direct-To-Consumer patrons: Proceed with caution.

    Research news: Evaluation of some direct-to-consumer genetic testing reveals inaccuracies and misinterpretations (FORCE. XRAYS.)

    Press: Wrangle Over DTC Results—Ambry Study Highlights 40% False Positives, 23andMe Defends Tests, and Experts Weigh In. (Clinical OMICs)

    Press: Ambry and My Gene Counsel Team Up on Tests to Confirm DTC Results, Counseling. (Clinical OMICs)

    • The Right Not to Know: When Ignorance Is Bliss but Deadly.
    • Clausen AM.
    • Global Health NOW. 2018 Mar 20.

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    • FDA approves breast cancer test kits: how useful are they?
    • [No author given]
    • FORCE. XRAYS. 2018 Mar 19.

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    FDA News Release: FDA authorizes, with special controls, direct-to-consumer test that reports three mutations in the BRCA breast cancer genes (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)

    Press: Oncology Community Sees Potential for Patient Harm in FDA OK of 23andMe BRCA Test (GenomeWeb)

    Press: FDA Authorizes 23andMe DTC Test Report for Three BRCA Mutations (GenomeWeb)

    • Medical Strategy or Marketing Strategy?
    • Resta R.
    • The DNA Exchange. 2018 Mar 18.
    • Factors Influencing Clinical Follow-Up for Individuals with a Personal History of Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer and Previous Uninformative BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing.
    • Chadwell SE, He H, Knapke S, Lewis J, Sisson R, Hopper J.
    • J Genet Couns. 2018 Mar 17. doi: 10.1007/s10897-018-0241-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    • First DTC Test for Some BRCA Mutations Authorized by FDA.
    • Nelson R.
    • Medscape. Medscape Medical News. 2018 Mar 7.
    • NSGC Responds to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approval of Direct-to-Consumer Cancer Test that Reports Three BRCA Mutations.
    • [No author given]
    • NSGC blog, 2018 Mar 6.

    Related:

    FDA News Release: FDA authorizes, with special controls, direct-to-consumer test that reports three mutations in the BRCA breast cancer genes (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)

    • FDA authorizes, with special controls, direct-to-consumer test that reports three mutations in the BRCA breast cancer genes.
    • [No author given]
    • U.S. Food & Drug Administration. FDA News Release. 2018 Mar 6.

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    Blog post, News: NSGC Responds to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approval of Direct-to-Consumer Cancer Test that Reports Three BRCA Mutations (NSGC Blog)

    News: FDA approves breast cancer test kits: how useful are they? (FORCE. XRAYS)

    • Genetic assessment wait time indicators in the High Risk Ontario Breast Screening Program.
    • Eisen A, Blackmore KM, Meschino WS, Muradali D, Carroll JC, Majpruz V, Warner E, Rabeneck L, Chiarelli AM.
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    • The changing landscape of hereditary cancer genetic testing.
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    • Commentary
    • Clinical testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2: a worldwide snapshot of technological practices.
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    • Genetic Testing: Multiple Problems to Solve.
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    Genetic Testing: What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?

    Letter, Reply:

    Reply to E. Ramos et al.

    • BRCAsearch: written pre-test information and BRCA1/2 germline mutation testing in unselected patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer.
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    • The risk of unjustified BRCA testing after the "Angelina Jolie effect": how can we save (laboratory) medicine from the Internet?
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    • Letter
    • Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast Cancer: The Decision to Decline.
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    Editorial:

    Genetic Testing: What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?

    Letter:

    Population-Based Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2.

    Press: Huge Underuse of Genetic Testing Among Cancer Survivors. (Medscape Oncology)

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    • Review
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    • Use of BRCA Mutation Test in the U.S., 2004-2014.
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    Letter, Comment:

    Increased Use of BRCA Mutation Test in Unaffected Women Over the Period 2004-2014 in the U.S.: Further Evidence of the "Angelina Jolie Effect"?

    Letter, Reply:

    Authors' Response: "Angelina Jolie Effect" on the Shifting Role of BRCA Testing in the U.S.

    • Genomic Testing and Precision Medicine in Cancer Care.
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    • Orthodox Jewish Thought Leaders' Insights Regarding BRCA Mutations: A Descriptive Study.
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    • Letter
    • Breast cancer risk prediction using a polygenic risk score in the familial setting: a prospective study from the Breast Cancer Family Registry and kConFab.
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    • Aalfs CM, Westermann AM, van El CG.
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    • [Article in Dutch], English Abstract
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    • Want A BRCA Test? Some Insurers Require Genetic Counseling First.
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    • Michelle Andrews
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    Research News: Racial disparities in BRCA testing: Why? (FORCE)

    • Health Care Disparities in Hereditary Ovarian Cancer: Are We Reaching the Underserved Population?
    • Randall TC, Armstrong K.
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    • Review
    • Post-mortem testing; germline BRCA1/2 variant detection using archival FFPE non-tumor tissue. A new paradigm in genetic counseling.
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    • Cambridge start-up expands its genetic test offering.
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    Press: All women with ovarian cancer should be offered genetic testing – so why aren’t they? (Science Blog)

    • Changes of Socio-demographic data of clients seeking genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer due to the "Angelina Jolie Effect".
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    • Chin Clin Oncol. 2016 Jun;5(3):47. doi: 10.21037/cco.2016.05.11.
    • Impact of Clinical Genetics Attendance at a Gynecologic Oncology Tumor Board on Referrals for Genetic Counseling and BRCA Mutation Testing.
    • Cohen PA, Nichols CB, Schofield L, Van Der Werf S, Pachter N.
    • Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2016 Jun;26(5):892-7. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000000689.
    • Testing for Hereditary Predisposition in Patients with Gynecologic Cancers, Quo Vadis?
    • Mitchell G, Schrader KA.
    • Surg Pathol Clin. 2016 Jun;9(2):301-6. doi: 10.1016/j.path.2016.01.009. Epub 2016 Apr 11.
    • Review
    • Oncogenetics service and the Brazilian public health system: the experience of a reference Cancer Hospital.
    • Palmero EI, Galvão HC, Fernandes GC, Paula AE, Oliveira JC, Souza CP, Andrade CE, Romagnolo LG, Volc S, C Neto M, Sabato C, Grasel R, Mauad E, Reis RM, Michelli RA.
    • Genet Mol Biol. 2016 May 13;39(2):168-177. doi: 10.1590/1678-4685-GMB-2014-0364.
    • Discussion: Should We Test Minors For Hereditary Cancer Syndromes?
    • [No author given]
    • My Gene Counsel. 2016 May 2.
    • Podcast: Don't Allow The Wrong Genetic Test To Be Ordered For Your Family.
    • Ellen T. Matloff.
    • My Gene Counsel. 2016 Apr 26.
    • More People Seek Genetic Testing, But There Aren't Enough Counselors.
    • Todd Bookman.
    • NPR. Morning Edition. 2016 Apr 18.
    • Which BRCA genetic testing programs are ready for implementation in health care? A systematic review of economic evaluations.
    • Elvira D’Andrea, Carolina Marzuillo, Corrado De Vito, Marco Di Marco, Erica Pitini, Maria Rosaria Vacchio, Paolo Villari.
    • Genet Med. 2016 Apr 14.
    • NCCN Adds New Gene Mutations to Consider in Women's Cancers.
    • Fran Lowry.
    • Medscape Medical News. Oncology. National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) 21st Annual Conference. 2016 Apr 4.
    • Genetic testing for hereditary cancer predisposition: BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, and beyond.
    • Hall MJ, Obeid EI, Schwartz , Mantia-Smaldone G, Forman AD, Daly MB.
    • Gynecol Oncol. 2016 Mar;140(3):565-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.01.019. Epub 2016 Jan 23.
    • Review
    • Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast and Ovarian, Version 2.2015.
    • Daly MB, Pilarski R, Axilbund JE, Berry M, Buys SS, Crawford B, Farmer M, Friedman S, Garber JE, Khan S, Klein C, Kohlmann W, Kurian A, Litton JK, Madlensky L, Marcom PK, Merajver SD, Offit K, Pal T, Rana H, Reiser G, Robson ME, Shannon KM, Swisher E, Voian NC, Weitzel JN, Whelan A, Wick MJ, Wiesner GL, Dwyer M, Kumar R, Darlow S.
    • J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2016 Feb;14(2):153-62.

    Related:

    Comments on NSGC Discussion Forum Cancer SIG

    Subject: NCCN High-Risk Breast-Ovarian Guidelines 1.2016

    • Breast Cancer Genetic Counseling: A Surgeon's Perspective.
    • Agnese DM, Pollock RE.
    • Front Surg. 2016 Jan 28;3:4. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2016.00004. eCollection 2016.
    • Expert and Advocacy Group Consensus Findings on the Horizon of Public Health Genetic Testing.
    • Modell SM, Greendale K, Citrin T, Kardia SL.
    • Healthcare (Basel). 2016 Jan 27;4(1). pii: E14. doi: 10.3390/healthcare4010014.
    • Sweeping Up after the Kardashians: What We Wish had been Covered in Their Genetic Testing Episode.
    • [No author given]
    • My Gene Counsel. 2016 Jan 22.
    • Genetic screening for gynecological cancer: where are we heading?
    • Manchanda R, Jacobs I.
    • Future Oncol. 2016 Jan;12(2):207-20. doi: 10.2217/fon.15.278. Epub 2015 Dec 7.
    • Editorial / Commentary
    • Current Status of the Management of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer in Asia: First Report by the Asian BRCA Consortium.
    • Nakamura S, Kwong A, Kim SW, Iau P, Patmasiriwat P, Dofitas R, Aryandono T, Hu Z, Huang CS, Ginsburg O, Rashid MU, Sarin R, Teo SH.
    • Public Health Genomics. [2016 Jan;]19(1):53-60. doi: 10.1159/000441714. Epub 2015 Nov 18.
    • Refining Breast Cancer Risk Stratification: Additional Genes, Additional Information.
    • Kurian AW, Antoniou AC, Domchek SM.
    • Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book. 2016;35:44-56. doi: 10.14694/EDBK_158817.
    • Some Legal Issues Regarding the Patenting of Human Genetic Materials.
    • MacFarlane P, Kontoleon B.
    • J Law Med. 2016;24(1):181-202.
    • Some Legal Issues Regarding the Patenting of Human Genetic Materials.
    • MacFarlane P, Kontoleon B.
    • J Law Med. 2016;24(1):181-202.
    • Diagnosis and Management of Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer.
    • Humphris JL, Biankin AV.
    • Recent Results Cancer Res. 2016;205:61-83. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-29998-3_5.
    • [CHEK2-associated hereditary breast cancer].
    • Bessonov AA, Iyevleva AG, Imyanitov EN, Sokolenko AP.
    • Vopr Onkol. 2016;62(6):753-757.
    • Review, [Article in Russian]
    • The Science -- Or Lack Of It -- Behind Genetic Tests Offered In The Workplace.
    • David Shaywitz.
    • Forbes. 2015 Dec 18.
    • Genetic Testing May Be Coming to Your Office.
    • Rachel Emma Silverman.
    • The Wall Street Journal. Business. 2015 Dec 15.
    • Discussing Genetic Testing With Patients With Breast Cancer in Developing Countries: Should We Be Judicious?
    • Hafeez Bhatti AB.
    • J Clin Oncol. 2015 Dec 10;33(35):4232-3. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2015.63.3974. Epub 2015 Sep 14.

    Related:

    Concerns about cancer risk and experiences with genetic testing in a diverse population of patients with breast cancer.

    Reply / Letter

    Reply to S.M. Sorscher and A.B. Hafeez Bhatti.

    • Genetic Testing for BRCA Mutations Today and Tomorrow-About the ABOUT Study.
    • Narod S.
    • JAMA Oncol. 2015 Dec 1;1(9):1225-1226. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.3269.
    • Comment

    Related:

    Comments on NSGC Discussion Forum Cancer SIG

    Subject: Dr. Narod's commentary on pre-test genetic counseling

    Utilization and Outcomes of BRCA Genetic Testing and Counseling in a National Commercially Insured Population: The ABOUT Study.

    • Utilization and Outcomes of BRCA Genetic Testing and Counseling in a National Commercially Insured Population: The ABOUT Study.
    • Armstrong J, Toscano M, Kotchko N, Friedman S, Schwartz MD, Virgo KS, Lynch K, Andrews JE, Aguado Loi CX, Bauer JE, Casares C, Bourquardez Clark E, Kondoff MR, Molina AD, Abdollahian M, Walker G, Sutphen R.
    • JAMA Oncol. 2015 Dec 1;1(9):1251-1260. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.3048.

    Related:

    Blog post: Rates of Genetic Testing on the Rise While Utilization of Genetic Counseling Plummets (My Gene Counsel)

    Press: Most Women Get No Counseling After BRCA Testing (Medscape Oncology)

    Press: Study of Aetna-Insured Finds Lack of Pre-BRCA Test Counseling Despite Guidelines (GenomeWeb)

    Press: BRCA Testing, Genetic Counseling Utilization in the Community Setting (OncoTherapy Network)

    Press: Too Few Women Get Counseling Before Breast Cancer Gene Test: Study (MedlinePlus)

    Press: Too Few Get Counseling Before BRCA Gene Test (WEbMD / HealthDay News)

    • Beyond BRCA: Testing negative and living in the 'gray zone' for cancer risk.
    • [No author given]
    • My Gene Counsel. 2015 Dec 1.
    • Passage of Medicare mandate fails to shorten time to BRCA testing in ovarian cancer patients.
    • Olga T. Filippova, Paul J. Feustel, Lisa M. Armao, Joyce N. Barlin, Timothy J. McElrath, Patrick F. Timmins, Daniel C. Kredentser, Heidi E. Godoy.
    • Gynecologic Oncology. 2015 Dec;139(3):594. 2015 NEAGO ABSTRACTS. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.09.053.
    • Conference abstract
    • Testing times for BRCA gene carriers.
    • Carlisle D.
    • Nurs Stand. 2015 Nov 11;30(11):17-9. doi: 10.7748/ns.30.11.17.s21.
    • Ovarian cancer study opens door to personalised medicine.
    • Rebecca Burbidge.
    • PHG Foundation. 2015 Nov 11.
    • Addressing health disparities in Hispanic breast cancer: accurate and inexpensive sequencing of BRCA1 and BRCA2.
    • Dean M, Boland J, Yeager M, Im KM, Garland L, Rodriguez-Herrera M, Perez M, Mitchell J, Roberson D, Jones K, Lee HJ, Eggebeen R, Sawitzke J, Bass S, Zhang X, Robles V, Hollis C, Barajas C, Rath E, Arentz C, Figueroa JA, Nguyen DD, Nahleh Z.
    • Gigascience. 2015 Nov 4;4:50. doi: 10.1186/s13742-015-0088-z. eCollection 2015.
    • Getting Tested For The 'Breast Cancer Genes'
    • Justin Lorentz
    • Huffington Post Canada, Living, 2015 Oct 30
    • The Insider’s Guide on Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer.
    • [No author given]
    • My Gene Counsel. 2015 Oct 6.
    • Breast Cancer Genetic Testing: More Than a Medical Management Tool.
    • Schroeder D, Conroy SA.
    • Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2015 Oct 1;19(5):603-7. doi: 10.1188/15.CJON.603-607.
    • Review
    • Utility of genetic testing for breast cancer risk.
    • [No author given]
    • The Jackson Laboratory. 2015 Oct.
    • Alison's Story-A Cautionary Tale in the Age of Genomic Medicine.
    • Burn J.
    • Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2015 Oct;24(4):635-637. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2015.06.010. Epub 2015 Aug 14.
    • Review
    • Color Genomics Launches Benefits Program for Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk Testing.
    • [No author given]
    • Clinical OMICs. 2015 Sep 30.
    • Your Checklist For Ovarian Cancer Genetic Counseling.
    • [No author given].
    • My Gene Counsel. 2015 Sep 24.
    • Who Should Be Concerned About Hereditary Cancer?
    • [No author given]
    • My Gene Counsel. 2015 Sep 22.
    • "The BRCA Responder" on Genetic Testing, Family Histories, and Why Counseling Is Key.
    • Kelly Johnson.
    • Oncology Nursing News. 2015 Aug 31.
    • Genetic Testing Can Lead to Insights — Or Uncertainty.
    • Lauren M. Green.
    • Cure. 2015 Aug 13.
    • Discrepancies between ESMO and NCCN breast cancer guidelines: An appraisal.
    • Zagouri F, Liakou P, Bartsch R, Peccatori FA, Tsigginou A, Dimitrakakis C, Zografos GC, Dimopoulos MA, Azim HA Jr.
    • Breast. 2015 Aug;24(4):513-23. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2015.02.031. Epub 2015 Mar 25.
    • Review
    • Video: Genetic Testing for only $249?
    • [No author given]
    • My Gene Counsel. 2015 Jul 21.
    • BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, and CDKN2A mutations in familial pancreatic cancer: a PACGENE study.
    • Zhen DB, Rabe KG, Gallinger S, Syngal S, Schwartz AG, Goggins MG, Hruban RH, Cote ML, McWilliams RR, Roberts NJ, Cannon-Albright LA, Li D, Moyes K, Wenstrup RJ, Hartman AR, Seminara D, Klein AP, Petersen GM.
    • Genet Med. 2015 Jul 2;17(7):569-577. doi: 10.1038/gim.2014.153. Epub 2014 Nov 20.
    • Testing helps fight ovarian, breast cancers—but not everyone agrees on how to do it.
    • Maria Delaney.
    • Ars Technica. 2015 Jul 1.
    • Podcast: Real Men Get Genetic Counseling.
    • [No author given]
    • My Gene Counsel. 2015 Jun 30.
    • Genetics and Cancer Risk: More options, more tests, more prevention, more survivors.
    • Billie J. Marek.
    • The Monitor. 2015 Jun 25.
    • Breast Cancer Risk Gene Discovery: Opportunities and Challenges.
    • Fabienne Lesueur.
    • Current Genetic Medicine Reports 3(2):8-91. 2015 Jun.
    • Review
    • Committee opinion no. 634: Hereditary cancer syndromes and risk assessment.
    • [No authors listed]
    • Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Jun;125(6):1538-43. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000466373.71146.51.

    Related:

    Press: ACOG Issues Guidelines for Hereditary Cancer Screening. (Medscape Oncology)

    • How Genetic Tests Can Reveal a Hidden Family History of Cancer.
    • [No author given]
    • NBC Nightly News. 2015 May 20.
    • Two Women, Two Results: The Agonizing Wait for Cancer Gene Tests.
    • [No author given]
    • NBC Nightly News. 2015 May 19.
    • A WILD RIDE: A Genetic Counselor Undergoes Genetic Testing.
    • Caroline Lieber.
    • NSGC Blog. 2015 May 13.
    • Concerns about cancer risk and experiences with genetic testing in a diverse population of patients with breast cancer.
    • Jagsi R, Griffith KA, Kurian AW, Morrow M, Hamilton AS, Graff JJ, Katz SJ, Hawley ST.
    • J Clin Oncol. 2015 May 10;33(14):1584-91. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2014.58.5885. Epub 2015 Apr 6.

    Related:

    Comment / Letter:

    Discussing the Implications of Genetic Testing With Patients.

    Comment / Letter:

    Reply to S.M. Sorscher and A.B. Hafeez Bhatti.

    Comment / Letter:

    Discussing Genetic Testing With Patients With Breast Cancer in Developing Countries: Should We Be Judicious?

    Press: Women With Breast Cancer Concerned About Genetic Risk. (Medscape Oncology)

    • Factors associated with genetic counseling and BRCA testing in a population-based sample of young Black women with breast cancer.
    • Cragun D, Bonner D, Kim J, Akbari MR, Narod SA, Gomez-Fuego A, Garcia JD, Vadaparampil ST, Pal T.
    • Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2015 May;151(1):169-76. doi: 10.1007/s10549-015-3374-7. Epub 2015 Apr 14.
    • Pre-test genetic counseling services for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer delivered by non-genetics professionals in the state of Florida.
    • Vadaparampil ST, Scherr CL, Cragun D, Malo TL, Pal T.
    • Clin Genet. 2015 May;87(5):473-7. doi: 10.1111/cge.12405. Epub 2014 May 9.

    Related:

    Letter:

    Response to Cragun et al.

    Letter:

    Response to Cragun et al.

    • Great Expectorations – A NextGenetic Counseling Model?
    • Robert Resta.
    • The DNA Exchange. 2015 Apr 27.
    • Affordable access to a new genetic test for cancer.
    • Andrea.
    • Brave Bosom. 2015 Apr 21.
    • New Genetic Tests for Breast Cancer Hold Promise.
    • Andrew Pollack.
    • NY Times, Business Day. 2015 Apr 21.

    Related:

    Press: Startup Pledges To Cut Cost Of Breast Cancer Genetic Testing From $4000 To $249. (Forbes)

    • Screening Tests For Breast Cancer Genes Just Got Cheaper.
    • [No author given]
    • NPR. All Things Considered. 2015 Apr 21.
    • Learning from Angelina Jolie's genetic testing for our own health.
    • Elizabeth Cohen.
    • CNN, 2015 Mar 25.
    • Personalized assessment and management of women at risk for breast cancer in North America.
    • Pruthi S, Heisey R, Bevers T.
    • Womens Health (Lond Engl). 2015 Mar;11(2):213-23; quiz 223-4. doi: 10.2217/whe.14.79.
    • Prevalence and correlates of receiving and sharing high-penetrance cancer genetic test results: findings from the Health Information National Trends Survey.
    • Taber JM, Chang CQ, Lam TK, Gillanders EM, Hamilton JG, Schully SD.
    • Public Health Genomics. [2015 Feb;]18(2):67-77. doi: 10.1159/000368745.
    • Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women.
    • Lee K, Rossi C.
    • Am Fam Physician. 2015 Jan 15;91(2):119-120.
    • Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: Recommendation Statement.
    • [No authors listed]
    • Am Fam Physician. 2015 Jan 15;91(2):Online.
    • Yes, breast surgeons may provide breast cancer genetic assessment and testing.
    • Kaufman CS.
    • Ann Surg Oncol. 2015 Jan;22(1):1-3. doi: 10.1245/s10434-014-4124-5. Epub 2014 Oct 8.

    Related:

    Comment / Editorial:

    Can breast surgeons provide breast cancer genetic testing? An American Society of Breast Surgeons survey.

    • Differences in BRCA counseling and testing practices based on ordering provider type.
    • Cragun D, Camperlengo L, Robinson E, Caldwell M, Kim J, Phelan C, Monteiro AN, Vadaparampil ST, Sellers TA, Pal T.
    • Genet Med. 2015 Jan;17(1):51-57. doi: 10.1038/gim.2014.75. Epub 2014 Jun 12.

    Related:

    Press: Involving a genetic health care professional may improve quality, reduce unnecessary testing. (Science Daily)

    Press: Survey: Genetic Counseling Leads Some Patients to Cheaper BRCA Tests. (GenomeWeb)

    Blog post: Survey: Genetic Counseling Leads Some Patients to Cheaper BRCA Tests. (Yale Cancer Genetic Counseling)

    • A practice guideline from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors: referral indications for cancer predisposition assessment.
    • Hampel H, Bennett RL, Buchanan A, Pearlman R, Wiesner GL.
    • Genet Med. 2015 Jan;17(1):70-87. doi: 10.1038/gim.2014.147. Epub 2014 Nov 13.
    • Guidelines

    Related:

    Addendum:

    Addendum: A practice guideline from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors: referral indications for cancer predisposition assessment.

    • Hereditary breast cancer syndromes and genetic testing.
    • Rich TA, Woodson AH, Litton J, Arun B.
    • J Surg Oncol. 2015 Jan;111(1):66-80. doi: 10.1002/jso.23791. Epub 2014 Nov 7.
    • Review
    • Efficacy of a web-based intelligent tutoring system for communicating genetic risk of breast cancer: a fuzzy-trace theory approach.
    • Wolfe CR, Reyna VF, Widmer CL, Cedillos EM, Fisher CR, Brust-Renck PG, Weil AM.
    • Med Decis Making. 2015 Jan;35(1):46-59. doi: 10.1177/0272989X14535983. Epub 2014 May 14.
    • The changing landscape of genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
    • Bellcross CA.
    • Curr Probl Cancer. 2014 Nov-Dec;38(6):209-15. doi: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2014.10.001. Epub 2014 Oct 30.
    • Identifying hereditary cancer: genetic counseling and cancer risk assessment.
    • Lewis KM.
    • Curr Probl Cancer. 2014 Nov-Dec;38(6):216-25. doi: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2014.10.002. Epub 2014 Oct 29.
    • Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome: Considering the complexities.
    • Senter L.
    • Curr Probl Cancer. 2014 Nov-Dec;38(6):226-34. doi: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2014.10.003. Epub 2014 Oct 31.
    • Current Guidance for Brca Mutation Testing in Ovarian Cancer Patients.
    • Ehlken B, Driedger J, Hofmann-Xu L, Paulus G, Berger K, de Moor C, Schroeder C, Clune J, Tyczynski J.
    • Value Health. 2014 Nov;17(7):A663. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.2439. Epub 2014 Oct 26.
    • Conference abstract
    • Implementing a screening tool for identifying patients at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer: a statewide initiative.
    • Brannon Traxler L, Martin ML, Kerber AS, Bellcross CA, Crane BE, Green V, Matthews R, Paris NM, Gabram SG.
    • Ann Surg Oncol. 2014 Oct;21(10):3342-7. doi: 10.1245/s10434-014-3921-1. Epub 2014 Jul 22.

    Related:

    Comments from NSGC Discussion Forum Cancer SIG

    Subject: Article Request

    • Breast cancer risk counseling: a teachable moment?
    • Daly M.
    • J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Oct;12(10):1361-2.
    • Editorial

    Related:

    Comments on NSGC Discussion Forum Cancer SIG

    Subject: Article request

    Subject: Expanding risk counseling beyond genetics

    • Understanding of BRCA1/2 genetic tests results: the importance of objective and subjective numeracy.
    • Hanoch Y, Miron-Shatz T, Rolison JJ, Ozanne E.
    • Psychooncology. 2014 Oct;23(10):1142-8. doi: 10.1002/pon.3537. Epub 2014 Apr 14.
    • The Angelina Jolie effect: how high celebrity profile can have a major impact on provision of cancer related services.
    • Evans DG, Barwell J, Eccles DM, Collins A, Izatt L, Jacobs C, Donaldson A, Brady AF, Cuthbert A, Harrison R, Thomas S, Howell A; The FH02 Study Group; RGC teams, Miedzybrodzka Z, Murray A; The FH02 Study Group; RGC Teams.
    • Breast Cancer Res. 2014 Sep 19;16(5):442. doi: 10.1186/s13058-014-0442-6.

    Related:

    Comment, Letter:

    Longer term effects of the Angelina Jolie effect: increased risk-reducing mastectomy rates in BRCA carriers and other high-risk women.

    • Genetic Testing For BRCA Is A Personal Decision.
    • Elaine Schattner.
    • Forbes. 2014 Sep 11.
    • 'Angelina Jolie Effect': BRCA Testing Doubles.
    • Zosia Chustecka.
    • Medscape Medical News. Conference News. from the 2014 Breast Cancer Symposium. 2014 Sep 3.

    Related:

    Conference abstract: The impact of Angelina Jolie's (AJ) story on genetic referral and testing at an academic cancer centre. (ASCO University. Meeting Library.)

    • Angelina Jolie’s Surgery May Have Doubled Genetic Testing Rates at One Clinic.
    • Alexandra Sifferlin.
    • Time. 2014 Sep 2.

    Related:

    Conference abstract: The impact of Angelina Jolie's (AJ) story on genetic referral and testing at an academic cancer centre. (ASCO University. Meeting Library.)

    Press article:

    The Angelina effect.

    • Genetic/Familial high-risk assessment: breast and ovarian, version 1.2014.
    • Daly MB, Pilarski R, Axilbund JE, Buys SS, Crawford B, Friedman S, Garber JE, Horton C, Kaklamani V, Klein C, Kohlmann W, Kurian A, Litton J, Madlensky L, Marcom PK, Merajver SD, Offit K, Pal T, Pasche B, Reiser G, Shannon KM, Swisher E, Voian NC, Weitzel JN, Whelan A, Wiesner GL, Dwyer MA, Kumar R.
    • J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Sep;12(9):1326-38.
    • Practice Guideline, NCCN Guidelines
    • Advanced tools for BRCA1/2 mutational screening: comparison between two methods for large genomic rearrangements (LGRs) detection.
    • Concolino P, Mello E, Minucci A, Santonocito C, Scambia G, Giardina B, Capoluongo E.
    • Clin Chem Lab Med. 2014 Aug;52(8):1119-27. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2013-1114.
    • Genetic testing and familial implications in breast-ovarian cancer families.
    • Oosterwijk JC, de Vries J, Mourits MJ, de Bock GH.
    • Maturitas. 2014 Aug;78(4):252-257. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.05.002. Epub 2014 May 9.
    • Review
    • Medical genetic counseling for breast cancer in primary care: a synthesis of major determinants of physicians' practices in primary care settings.
    • Jbilou J, Halilem N, Blouin-Bougie J, Amara N, Landry R, Simard J.
    • Public Health Genomics. [2014 Aug;]17(4):190-208. doi: 10.1159/000362358. Epub 2014 Jul 3.
    • From the set-up of a screening program of breast cancer patients to the identification of the first BRCA mutation in the DR Congo.
    • Luyeye Mvila G, Postema S, Marchal G, Van Limbergen E, Verdonck F, Matthijs G, Devriendt K, Michils G, Van Ongeval C.
    • BMC Public Health. 2014 Jul 28;14:759. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-759.
    • The Role of Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations in Cancer Prevention.
    • McCarthy AM, Armstrong K.
    • JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Jul 1;174(7):1023-4. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.1322.
    • Survey Finds More Inquiries to Genetic Counselors, Including From the “Worried-Well”.
    • Christina Izzo.
    • Oncology Nursing News. 2014 Jun 9.
    • More breast cancer patients prefer BRCA-mutation testing without prior face-to-face genetic counseling.
    • Sie AS, van Zelst-Stams WA, Spruijt L, Mensenkamp AR, Ligtenberg MJ, Brunner HG, Prins JB, Hoogerbrugge N.
    • Fam Cancer. 2014 Jun;13(2):143-51. doi: 10.1007/s10689-013-9686-z.
    • Angelina Jolie Effect: One Year Later.
    • Joy Larsen Haidle.
    • NSGC Blog. 2014 May 14.
    • Long-term satisfaction and quality of life following risk reducing surgery in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.
    • Hooker GW, King L, Vanhusen L, Graves K, Peshkin BN, Isaacs C, Taylor KL, Poggi E, Schwartz MD.
    • Hered Cancer Clin Pract. 2014 Apr 2;12(1):9. doi: 10.1186/1897-4287-12-9.
    • Determinants of genetic counseling uptake and its impact on breast cancer outcome: a population-based study.
    • Ayme A, Viassolo V, Rapiti E, Fioretta G, Schubert H, Bouchardy C, Chappuis PO, Benhamou S.
    • Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2014 Apr;144(2):379-89. doi: 10.1007/s10549-014-2864-3. Epub 2014 Feb 12.
    • Changes in specialists' perspectives on cancer genetic testing, prophylactic surgery and insurance discrimination: then and now.
    • Matloff ET, Bonadies DC, Moyer A, Brierley KL.
    • J Genet Couns. 2014 Apr;23(2):164-71. doi: 10.1007/s10897-013-9625-z. Epub 2013 Jul 13.

    Related:

    Press: What’s Ahead for BRCA Genetic Testing and Counseling? (OncLive)

    • Experiences of predictive testing in young people at risk of Huntington's disease, familial cardiomyopathy or hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
    • Macleod R, Beach A, Henriques S, Knopp J, Nelson K, Kerzin-Storrar L.
    • Eur J Hum Genet. 2014 Mar;22(3):396-401. doi: 10.1038/ejhg.2013.143. Epub 2013 Jul 17.
    • Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: A Systematic Review to Update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation.
    • Nelson HD, Pappas M, Zakher B, Mitchell JP, Okinaka-Hu L, Fu R.
    • Ann Intern Med. 2014 Feb 18;160(4):255-66.
    • Assessing the Genetic Risk for BRCA-Related Breast or Ovarian Cancer in Women: Recommendations From the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
    • [No authors listed]
    • Ann Intern Med. 2014 Feb 18;160(4). doi: 10.7326/P14-9008.

    Related:

    Systematic Review:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: A Systematic Review to Update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation.

    • Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
    • Moyer VA; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
    • Ann Intern Med. 2014 Feb 18;160(4):271-81.

    Related:

    Patient Education Handout:

    Summaries for patients. Assessing the genetic risk for BRCA-related breast or ovarian cancer in women: recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

    • Summaries for patients. Assessing the genetic risk for BRCA-related breast or ovarian cancer in women: recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
    • [No authors listed]
    • Ann Intern Med. 2014 Feb 18;160(4):I-16.

    Related:

    Practice Guideline:

    Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

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    Related:

    Research News:

    New test predicts BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

    Press: The Future of BRCA1/BRCA2 Testing. (OncLive)

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    • Three cases of kindred with familial breast cancer in which carrier detection by BRCA gene testing was performed on family members.
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    • Psychological Distress with Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: A Case Report of an Unexpected BRCA Positive Test Result.
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    • Editorial