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    • Holtzman S, Carr C, Zeligs K, Blank SV.
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    • Exploring the role of a multidisciplinary hereditary gynecologic oncology clinic in epithelial ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgical decision-making practices: A mixed-methods study.
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    • Updates in Gynecologic Care for Individuals with Lynch Syndrome.
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    • Mainstream genetic testing for high-grade ovarian, tubal and peritoneal cancers: A tertiary referral centre experience.
    • Srinivasa S, Bowman M, Titterton L, Harnett P, Brand A, Kirk J, Ragunathan A.
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    • Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Disparities in Germline Testing in Pancreatic Cancer.
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    • Management of patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: a European survey.
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    • A questionnaire-based survey on the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for patients with STIC in Germany.
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    • Fam Cancer. [P-17: Research Categories» Delivery of Care and Alternative Models.] 2023 Jan 23. doi: 10.1007/s10689-022-00324-x. Epub ahead of print.
    • Conference abstract
    • Oncologist knowledge of cost of genetic testing. [2022 CGA-IGC Annual Meeting: The collaborative group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer November 11–13, 2022.]
    • Weiner S, Austin SE, Carr G, Kidwell KM, Resnicow K, Martinez Stoffel E, Griggs J.
    • Fam Cancer. [P-23: Research Categories» Delivery of Care and Alternative Models.] 2023 Jan 23. doi: 10.1007/s10689-022-00324-x. Epub ahead of print.
    • Conference abstract
    • Pairing tumor testing with germline sequencing increases the number of pathogenic germline variants identified. [2022 CGA-IGC Annual Meeting: The collaborative group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer November 11–13, 2022.]
    • Nefeli Dimopoulos C, Brierly K, Gibson J, Walther Z, Llor X.
    • Fam Cancer. [P-32: Research Categories» Gastric cancer-related syndromes.] 2023 Jan 23. doi: 10.1007/s10689-022-00324-x. Epub ahead of print.
    • Conference abstract
    • Implementation of a Telehealth Genetic Testing Station to Deliver Germline Testing for Men With Prostate Cancer.
    • Kwon DH, Gordon KM, Tong B, Borno HT, Beigh M, Fattah D, Schleicher A, Aggarwal RR, Blanco AM, Small EJ, Dhawan M.
    • JCO Oncol Pract. 2023 Jan 12:OP2200638. doi: 10.1200/OP.22.00638. Epub ahead of print.

    •• Commentary:

    Germline Testing in Prostate Cancer: Implementation and Disparities of Care.

    • High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue to treat stage III homologous deficient breast cancer: factors influencing clinical implementation.
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    • Optimizing choices and sequences in the diagnostic-therapeutic landscape of advanced triple-negative breast cancer: An Italian consensus paper and critical review.
    • Miglietta F, Fabi A, Generali D, Dieci MV, Arpino G, Bianchini G, Cinieri S, Conte PF, Curigliano G, De Laurentis M, Del Mastro L, De Placido S, Gennari A, Puglisi F, Zambelli A, Perrone F, Guarneri V.
    • Cancer Treat Rev. 2023 Jan 6;114:102511. doi: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2023.102511. Epub ahead of print.
    • Outcomes of Universal Point-of-Care Genetic Testing in Diverse Patients With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
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    • Real-world patient-reported outcomes and physician satisfaction with poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors versus chemotherapy in patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutated human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced breast cancer from the United States, Europe, and Israel.
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    • BMC Cancer. 2022 Dec 22;22(1):1343. doi: 10.1186/s12885-022-10325-9.
    • Dr. Rimel on the Importance of BRCA and HRD Testing in Ovarian Cancer.
    • Rimel BJ.
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    • A Comparison of Patients’ and Physicians’ Knowledge and Expectations Regarding Precision Oncology Tests.
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    • Providers' perspectives on the reproductive decision-making of BRCA-positive women.
    • Dason ES, Drost L, Greenblatt EM, Scheer AS, Han J, Sobel M, Allen L, Jacobson M, Doshi T, Wolff E, McMahon E, Jones CA.
    • BMC Womens Health. 2022 Dec 8;22(1):506. doi: 10.1186/s12905-022-02093-2.
    • Does mainstream BRCA testing affect surgical decision-making in newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients?
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    • Breast. 2022 Dec 6:S0960-9776(22)00193-X. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2022.12.001. Epub ahead of print.
    • Stellenwert der genetischen Testung beim Prostatakarzinom [Importance of genetic testing in prostate cancer].
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    • Urologie. 2022 Nov 15. German. doi: 10.1007/s00120-022-01977-3. Epub ahead of print.
    • Review. [Article in German]
    • Updates on Management of Hereditary Breast Cancer: New Data on PARP Inhibitors Change Recommendations Regarding the Multidisciplinary Care of Breast Cancer Patients with BRCA Mutations.
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    Guideline:

    Management of Hereditary Breast Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society for Radiation Oncology, and Society of Surgical Oncology Guideline.

    Summary, Review:

    Management of Hereditary Breast Cancer: ASCO, ASTRO, and SSO Guideline.

    Guideline:

    Adjuvant PARP Inhibitors in Patients With High-Risk Early-Stage HER2-Negative Breast Cancer and Germline BRCA Mutations: ASCO Hereditary Breast Cancer Guideline Rapid Recommendation Update.

    • ASO Visual Abstract: Incidence of Occult Breast Cancer in Carriers of BRCA1/2 and Other High-Penetrance Pathogenic Variants Undergoing Prophylactic Mastectomy-When is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Indicated?
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    • Ann Surg Oncol. 2022 Oct;29(11):6671-6672. doi: 10.1245/s10434-022-12011-3.
    • Evaluation of a mainstream genetic testing program for women with ovarian or breast cancer.
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    • Asia Pac J Clin Oncol. 2022 Oct;18(5):e414-e419. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13741. Epub 2022 Jan 30.
    • Talking about Risk, UncertaintieS of Testing IN Genetics (TRUSTING): development and evaluation of an educational programme for healthcare professionals about BRCA1 & BRCA2 testing.
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    • Br J Cancer. 2022 Oct;127(6):1116-1122. doi: 10.1038/s41416-022-01871-x. Epub 2022 Jun 17.
    • Integrating hereditary breast and ovarian cancer genetic counselling and testing into mainstream clinical practice: Legal and ethical challenges.
    • Charron M, Kaiser B, Dauge A, Gallois H, Lapointe J, Dorval M, Nabi H, Joly Y.
    • Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2022 Oct;178:103797. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2022.103797. Epub 2022 Aug 27.
    • Review
    • Mainstream germline genetic testing for patients with epithelial ovarian cancer leads to higher testing rates and a reduction in genetics-related healthcare costs from a healthcare payer perspective.
    • Bokkers K, Frederix GWJ, Velthuizen ME, van der Aa M, Gerestein CG, van Dorst EBL, Lange JG, Louwers JA, Koole W, Zweemer RP, Ausems MGEM.
    • Gynecol Oncol. 2022 Oct;167(1):115-122. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.08.011. Epub 2022 Aug 26.
    • Attitudes and training needs of oncologists and surgeons in mainstreaming breast cancer genetic counseling in a low-to-middle income Asian country.
    • Lee YQ, Yoon SY, Hassan T, Padmanabhan H, Yip CH, Keng WT, Thong MK, Ahmad Annuar MA, Mohd Taib NA, Teo SH.
    • J Genet Couns. 2022 Oct;31(5):1080-1089. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1579. Epub 2022 Apr 28.
    • Patient Understanding of Tumor Genomic Testing: A Quality Improvement Effort.
    • Senter L, Veney D, Surplus T, Haynam M, Adams EJ, Hampel H, Toland AE, Presley CJ, Padamsee TJ, Lee CN, Hovick SR, Stover DG.
    • JCO Oncol Pract. 2022 Sep 21:OP2200316. doi: 10.1200/OP.22.00316. Epub ahead of print.
    • The Evolving Field of Biomarker Testing in Solid Tumors - Episode 10: Discussing Biomarker Testing with Patients
    • Dietrich M, Ball E, McKenzie A, Vidal G.
    • OncLive. Peer Exchange. 2022 Sept 20.
    • Points to Consider Regarding De-Escalation Surgery in High-Risk Breast Cancer.
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    • Ann Surg Oncol. 2022 Sep 15. doi: 10.1245/s10434-022-12542-9. Epub ahead of print.
    • Review
    • Current status of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer practice among gynecologic oncologists in Japan: a nationwide survey by the Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology (JSGO).
    • Kobayashi Y, Masuda K, Hiraswa A, Takehara K, Tsuda H, Watanabe Y, Oda K, Nagase S, Mandai M, Okamoto A, Yaegashi N, Mikami M, Enomoto T, Aoki D, Katabuchi H; Working Group on Clinical Practice for Cancer Genomic Medicine and HBOC, Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
    • J Gynecol Oncol. 2022 Sep;33(5):e61. doi: 10.3802/jgo.2022.33.e61. Epub 2022 Jul 18.
    • Myriad Genetics, Clarified Precision Medicine Team up on Molecular Tumor Board Service.
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    • GenomeWeb. Disease Areas. Cancer. 2022 Aug 24.
    • A Woman Needs to Know She Is a BRCA Carrier Before She Develops Breast Cancer.
    • Hughes KS, Yin K.
    • Ann Surg Oncol. 2022 Aug;29(8):4667-4669. doi: 10.1245/s10434-022-11860-2. Epub 2022 May 12.

    Original research:

    Comparison of Outcomes Between BRCA Pathogenic Variant Carriers Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery Versus Mastectomy.

    • Risk-reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy consults and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • O'Mara AE, Benedict C, Kurian AW, Wagner SK, Diver E.
    • Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2022 Aug;42:101036. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.101036. Epub 2022 Jun 28.
    • Views of Israeli healthcare professionals regarding communication of genetic variants of uncertain significance to patients.
    • Levin Fridman A, Raz A, Timmermans S, Shkedi-Rafid S.
    • J Genet Couns. 2022 Aug;31(4):912-921. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1560. Epub 2022 Feb 4.
    • Impact of comprehensive family history and genetic analysis in the multidisciplinary pancreatic tumor clinic setting.
    • Everett JN, Dettwyler SA, Jing X, Stender C, Schmitter M, Baptiste A, Chun J, Kawaler EA, Khanna LG, Gross SA, Gonda TA, Beri N, Oberstein PE, Simeone DM.
    • Cancer Med. 2022 Jul 30. doi: 10.1002/cam4.5059. Epub ahead of print.
    • Survey on implementation of molecular testing in ovarian cancer and PARP inhibitor: a national North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology/Young Academy of Gynecologic Oncology/Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie intergroup analysis.
    • Nguyen-Sträuli BD, Baum J, Meyer-Wilmes P, Kreklau A, Buschmann C, El Ouardi N, Fotopoulou C, Hummel M, Chekerov R, Braicu E, Sehouli J, Pietzner K.
    • Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2022 Jul 27:ijgc-2022-003637. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003637. Epub ahead of print.
    • Genetic Testing and Its Clinical Application in Prostate Cancer Management: Consensus Statements from the Hong Kong Urological Association and Hong Kong Society of Uro-Oncology.
    • Chiu PKF, Lee EKC, Chan MTY, Chan WHC, Cheung MH, Lam MHC, Ma ESK, Poon DMC.
    • Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 18;12:962958. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.962958.

    •• Commentary:

    Editorial: Prostate Cancer Genomics: Application at Different Stages of a Patient's Journey.

    • Surgical Management of Inherited Breast Cancer: Role of Breast-Conserving Surgery.
    • Magnoni F, Sacchini V, Veronesi P, Bianchi B, Bottazzoli E, Tagliaferri V, Mazzotta E, Castelnovo G, Deguidi G, Rossi EMC, Corso G.
    • Cancers (Basel). 2022 Jul 1;14(13):3245. doi: 10.3390/cancers14133245.
    • Positive experiences of healthcare professionals with a mainstreaming approach of germline genetic testing for women with ovarian cancer.
    • Bokkers K, Zweemer RP, Koudijs MJ, Stehouwer S, Velthuizen ME, Bleiker EMA, Ausems MGEM.
    • Fam Cancer. 2022 Jul;21(3):295-304. doi: 10.1007/s10689-021-00277-7. Epub 2021 Oct 7.
    • Can Automated Alerts in the Electronic Health Record Encourage Referrals for Genetic Counseling and Testing Among Patients at High Risk for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes?
    • Zorn KK, Simonson ME, Faulkner JL, Carr CL, Acuna J, Hall TL, Jenkins JF, Drummond KL, Curran GM.
    • JCO Oncol Pract. 2022 Jul;18(7):e1219-e1224. doi: 10.1200/OP.21.00641. Epub 2022 Mar 22.
    • Mainstreaming germline genetic testing for patients with pancreatic cancer increases uptake.
    • Ramsey ML, Tomlinson J, Pearlman R, Abushahin L, Aeilts A, Chen HZ, Chen Y, Compton A, Elkhatib R, Geiger L, Hays J, Jeter J, Jin N, Malalur P, Roychowdhury S, Ruple J, Prebish J, Stanich PP, Hampel H.
    • Fam Cancer. 2022 Jun 17. doi: 10.1007/s10689-022-00300-5. Epub ahead of print.
    • Programmatic Efforts Increase Adoption of Genomic Precision Medicine in Cancer Care in a Community Cancer Center.
    • Darabi S, Braxton D, Homer J, Brodie T, Holnagel D, Eisenberg B, Demeure MJ.
    • JCO Precis Oncol. 2022 Jun;6:e2200090. doi: 10.1200/PO.22.00090.
    • Utilization of genetic testing: Analysis of 4,499 prior authorization requests for molecular genetic tests at four US regional health plans.
    • Bajguz D, Danylchuk NR, Czarniecki M, Selig JP, Sutphen R, Kaylor J.
    • J Genet Couns. 2022 Jun;31(3):771-780. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1543. Epub 2021 Dec 23.
    • Breast cancer risk for transgender men with inherited mutations.
    • [No author given]
    • FORCE. XRAY. 2022 May 19.

    Commentary:

    BRCA Mutations and the Implications in Transgender Individuals Undergoing Top Surgery: An Operative Dilemma.

    • Healthcare professionals' perspectives on implementation of universal tumor DNA testing in ovarian cancer patients: multidisciplinary focus groups.
    • Witjes VM, Braspenning JCC, Hoogerbrugge N, Smolders YHCM, Hermkens DMA, Mourits MJE, Ligtenberg MJL, Ausems MGEM, de Hullu JA.
    • Fam Cancer. 2022 May 16. doi: 10.1007/s10689-022-00294-0. Epub ahead of print.
    • Considerations on the identification and management of metastatic prostate cancer patients with DNA repair gene alterations in the Canadian context.
    • Kolinsky MP, Niederhoffer KY, Kwan EM, Hotte SJ, Hamilou Z, Yip SM, Chi KN, Wyatt AW, Saad F.
    • Can Urol Assoc J. 2022 Apr;16(4):132-143. doi: 10.5489/cuaj.7621.
    • Helix: A Digital Tool to Address Provider Needs for Prostate Cancer Genetic Testing in Clinical Practice.
    • Giri VN, Walker A, Gross L, Trabulsi EJ, Lallas CD, Kelly WK, Gomella LG, Fischer C, Loeb S.
    • Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2022 Apr;20(2):e104-e113. doi: 10.1016/j.clgc.2021.11.009. Epub 2021 Nov 27.
    • Pilot study of an online training program to increase genetic literacy and communication skills in oncology healthcare professionals discussing BRCA1/2 genetic testing with breast and ovarian cancer patients.
    • Meiser B, Woodward P, Gleeson M, Kentwell M, Fan HM, Antill Y, Butow PN, Boyle F, Best M, Taylor N, Bell K, Tucker K.
    • Fam Cancer. 2022 Apr;21(2):157-166. doi: 10.1007/s10689-021-00261-1. Epub 2021 May 10.
    • Awareness of genetic counseling and genetic testing for hereditary gynecologic cancers among Korean healthcare providers: A survey.
    • Kim M, Cheol Lim M, Ji Nam E, Huang D, Kim S, Jong Yoo H, Lee YY, Chang YJ; on the behalf of the sub-committee of Hereditary Gynecologic Cancers in the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology (KSGO).
    • J Genet Couns. 2022 Apr;31(2):546-553. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1524. Epub 2021 Oct 21.
    • Management of BRCA Tumour Testing in an Integrated Molecular Tumour Board Multidisciplinary Model.
    • Azzollini J, Vingiani A, Agnelli L, Tamborini E, Perrone F, Conca E, Capone I, Busico A, Peissel B, Rosina E, Ducceschi M, Mantiero M, Lopez S, Raspagliesi F, Niger M, Duca M, Damian S, Proto C, de Braud F, Pruneri G, Manoukian S.
    • Front Oncol. 2022 Apr 8;12:857515. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.857515.
    • Myriad Genetics Launches New Comprehensive Suite of Cancer Tests With Research Registry.
    • Ray T.
    • GenomeWeb. Business & Policy. Business News. 2022 Mar 14.
    • News

    Press Release: Myriad Genetics Advances Precision Oncology with New Precise™ Solutions, Combines Genetic Insights from Multiple Tests to Guide Treatment Decisions and Improve Patient Care. (Myriad Genetics)

    • Real-world multi-country study of BRCA1/2 mutation testing among adult women with HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.
    • Lux MP, Lewis K, Rider A, Niyazov A.
    • Future Oncol. 2022 Mar;18(9):1089-1101. doi: 10.2217/fon-2021-1387. Epub 2022 Jan 31.
    • Real-world homologous recombination repair mutation testing in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in the USA, Europe and Japan.
    • Leith A, Ribbands A, Kim J, Last M, Barlow S, Yang L, Ghate SR.
    • Future Oncol. 2022 Mar;18(8):937-951. doi: 10.2217/fon-2021-1113. Epub 2022 Jan 19.
    • Retrospective assessment of barriers and access to genetic services for hereditary cancer syndromes in an integrated health care delivery system.
    • Muessig KR, Zepp JM, Keast E, Shuster EE, Reyes AA, Arnold B, Ingphakorn C, Gilmore MJ, Kauffman TL, Hunter JE, Knerr S, Feigelson HS, Goddard KAB.
    • Hered Cancer Clin Pract. 2022 Feb 10;20(1):7. doi: 10.1186/s13053-022-00213-5.
    • "It was an important part of my treatment": a qualitative study of Norwegian breast Cancer patients' experiences with mainstreamed genetic testing.
    • Strømsvik N, Olsson P, Gravdehaug B, Lurås H, Schlichting E, Jørgensen K, Wangensteen T, Vamre T, Heramb C, Mæhle L, Grindedal EM.
    • Hered Cancer Clin Pract. 2022 Feb 5;20(1):6. doi: 10.1186/s13053-022-00212-6.
    • Awareness and Availability of Routine Germline BRCA1/2 Mutation Testing in Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer in Germany.
    • Lux MP, Decker T, Runkel ED, Niyazov A, Quek RGW, Marschner N, Harbeck N.
    • Breast Care (Basel). 2022 Feb;17(1):40-46. doi: 10.1159/000513596. Epub 2021 Feb 18.
    • Patients' and oncologists' preferences for second-line maintenance PARP inhibitor therapy in epithelial ovarian cancer.
    • Stone RL, Cambron-Mellott MJ, Beusterien K, Maculaitis MC, Ritz S, Mulvihill E, Monberg M, Szamreta EA, Amin S, McLaurin K.
    • Future Oncol. 2022 Feb;18(4):491-503. doi: 10.2217/fon-2021-0567. Epub 2021 Dec 8.
    • Hereditary cancer panel testing challenges and solutions for the latinx community: costs, access, and variants.
    • Douglas MP, Lin GA, Trosman JR, Phillips KA.
    • J Community Genet. 2022 Feb;13(1):75-80. doi: 10.1007/s12687-021-00563-y. Epub 2021 Nov 6.
    • Physicians' experience, practice and education, on genetic testing and genetic counseling: a nationwide survey study in Greece.
    • Fountzilas E, Apostolou P, Vasiliadis AV, Aivazi D, Saloustros E, Fostira F.
    • Fam Cancer. 2022 Jan 24. doi: 10.1007/s10689-022-00290-4. Epub ahead of print.
    • BRCA Mutations and the Implications in Transgender Individuals Undergoing Top Surgery: An Operative Dilemma.
    • Jaber C, Ralph O, Hamidian Jahromi A.
    • Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2022 Jan 10;10(1):e4012. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004012.

    Research news: Breast cancer risk for transgender men with inherited mutations. (FORCE. XRAY)

    • Barriers Exist to Cancer Genetic Testing for Black Women, Survey Shows.
    • [No author given]
    • Inside Precision Medicine. Topics. Oncology. 2022 Jan 5.

    Original research:

    Genetic Counseling and Testing in African American Patients With Breast Cancer: A Nationwide Survey of US Breast Oncologists.

    • Use of Germline BRCA Testing in Patients With Ovarian Cancer and Commercial Insurance.
    • Cham S, Landrum MB, Keating NL, Armstrong J, Wright AA.
    • JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Jan 4;5(1):e2142703. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.42703.

    News: BRCA Testing Underused in Women With Ovarian Cancer (Medscape)

    • Mainstreaming Genetic Testing for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer by Oncology Providers: A Survey of Current Practice.
    • Czekalski MA, Huziak RC, Durst AL, Taylor S, Mai PL.
    • JCO Precis Oncol. 2022 Jan;6:e2100409. doi: 10.1200/PO.21.00409.
    • Genetic Counseling, Screening and Risk-Reducing Surgery in Patients with Primary Breast Cancer and Germline BRCA Mutations: Unmet Needs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
    • Moukadem HA, Al Masry A, Atwani RW, Kreidieh F, Khalil LE, Saroufim R, Daouk S, Dalle IA, El Saghir NS.
    • Eur J Breast Health. 2021 Dec 30;18(1):16-20. doi: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2021.2021-5-1.
    • Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Prior Retinoblastoma Not Considered in Test Ordering.
    • Ray T.
    • Precision Oncology News. Disease Areas. 2021 Dec 22.
    • Genetic Counseling and Testing in African American Patients With Breast Cancer: A Nationwide Survey of US Breast Oncologists.
    • Ademuyiwa FO, Salyer P, Tao Y, Luo J, Hensing WL, Afolalu A, Peterson LL, Weilbaecher K, Housten AJ, Baumann AA, Desai M, Jones S, Linnenbringer E, Plichta J, Bierut L.
    • J Clin Oncol. 2021 Dec 20;39(36):4020-4028. doi: 10.1200/JCO.21.01426. Epub 2021 Oct 18.

    Commentary:

    Acknowledging Disparities in Hereditary Cancer Testing.

    Press: Physician Bias May Contribute to Lower Genetic Testing Rates Among Black Women, Study Suggests. (Precision Oncology News)

    Press: Barriers Exist to Cancer Genetic Testing for Black Women, Survey Shows. (Inside Precision Medicine)

    • Real-World Data Points to Racial Disparity in BRCA1/2 Testing Among TNBC Patients.
    • Ray T.
    • GenomeWeb. 2021 Dec 10.
    • Comparison of a Cancer Family History Collection and Risk Assessment Tool - ItRunsInMyFamily - with Risk Assessment by Health-Care Professionals.
    • Ritchie JB, Welch BM, Allen CG, Frey LJ, Morrison H, Schiffman JD, Alekseyenko AV, Dean B, Hughes Halbert C, Bellcross C.
    • Public Health Genomics. 2021 Dec 6:1-9. doi: 10.1159/000520001. Epub ahead of print.
    • Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: No Follow-up on Insurer Denial Delays Cancer Risk Management.
    • Ray T.
    • Precision Oncology News. Cancer Specialties. Breast Cancer. 2021 Nov 29.
    • Suggested Modifications to the Management of Patients With Breast Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Web-Based Survey Study.
    • Elsamany S, Elbaiomy M, Zeeneldin A, Tashkandi E, Hassanin F, Abdelhafeez N, O Al-Shamsi H, Bukhari N, Elemam O.
    • JMIR Cancer. 2021 Nov 15;7(4):e27073. doi: 10.2196/27073.
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    Press: NGS Use for Breast Cancer Increases Sixfold in Community Oncology Clinics, Study Finds. (Precision Oncology News)

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    Original research:

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    • NCCN Faculty
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    • Continuing Education course

    Guidelines:

    NCCN Guidelines Insights: Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic, Version 1.2020.

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    • J Natl Cancer Inst. 2020 Feb 1;112(2):161-169. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djz080.

    Letter:

    RE: Universal tumor DNA BRCA1/2 testing of ovarian cancer: prescreening PARPi treatment and genetic predisposition.

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    Commentary:

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    Commentary:

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    • How Safe Is Hormone Replacement Therapy After Risk-Reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy in Women With BRCA Mutations?
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    • Genetic Service Delivery Models: Exploring Approaches to Care for Families With Hereditary Cancer Risk.
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    No 366 - Prise en charge gynécologique du cancer du sein et de l'ovaire héréditaire.

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    • Investigating barriers to genetic counseling and germline mutation testing in women with suspected hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome.
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    • Practical consensus recommendations on management of triple-negative metastatic breast cancer.
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    • Practical consensus recommendations for neo-adjuvant chemotherapy in triple negative breast cancer.
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    • Increasing genetic counseling referral rates through bundled interventions after ovarian cancer diagnosis.
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    • Cancer Genetic Counseling and Testing: Perspectives of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Patients and Gynecologic Oncology Healthcare Providers.
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    • Preferences for multigene panel testing for hereditary breast cancer risk among ethnically diverse BRCA-uninformative families.
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    • SMART Cancer Navigator: A Framework for Implementing ASCO Workshop Recommendations to Enable Precision Cancer Medicine.
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    Comments from NSGC General Discussion Forum

    Subject: Cancer Investigation Journal- Article needed

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