Cascade testing refers to testing family members for a gene mutation after another family member is found to have a mutation. Once family members get cascade testing, they can also benefit from screening, cancer prevention, and early detection strategies. A study conducted a microsimulation model to look at the cost effectiveness of cascade testing of …
Genetic Testing Consideration: Cascade Testing
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Lynch Syndrome: Showing the Importance of Family Testing
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Lynch Syndrome: Showing the Importance of Family Testing
Cascade testing refers to testing “at-risk” family members for a gene mutation, once the mutation has been found in a family member. For Lynch syndrome, once family members get cascade testing, they can also benefit from screening, cancer prevention, and early detection strategies. Findings of a microsimulation model looking at the cost effectiveness of cascade …
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