Tag: Ovarian Cancer

ICARE Featured Video March 2024

NCCN Genetic/Familial Guideline Updates: Breast, Ovarian, Pancreatic (V3.2024)

Below is a featured video from the March 2024 case conference, during which Tuya Pal, MD, FACMG from Vanderbilt University Medical Center presents on recent updated to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic cancer guidelines.

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ICARE Social Media Post March 2024

 Risk Management Strategies for Women with BRCA1/2

  

Two new research studies that 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 showed that risk of death is lowered among BRCA1/2 carriers with 1) MRI screening for breast cancer and 2) removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes. 💡 In the first study, MRI screening greatly lowered the risk of death from breast cancer (hazard ratio of 0.23) with …

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ICARE Social Media Post February 2024

 Updates to NCCN Guidelines: Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Post #1 

 

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) just released updated Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Cancer guidelines on February 12th, 2024! Updates include adding contralateral breast cancer risks for BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, and other genes to the GENE-A (Cancer Risk Management) table 🧬 You can check out the full guidelines by creating a FREE account …

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ICARE Social Media Post February 2024  Updates to NCCN Guidelines: Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Post #2 

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) just released updated Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Cancer guidelines on February 12th, 2024! Updates include expanded guidance about gynecologic cancers in BRCA1 and BRCA2, including:✓ Reproductive considerations✓ Non-surgical and surgical risk reduction✓ Salpingectomy✓ Hysterectomy considerations✓ HRT after risk-reducing removal of the ovaries You can check out the full …

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ICARE Newsletter Fall 2023

Community Spotlight

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ICARE Newsletter Fall 2023

BRCA1 and BRCA2 Carriers: Cancer Risks with Oral Contraceptive Use (UK)

Among female BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers, a recent study found that oral contraceptive use is associated with:› Raised risk of breast cancer, but only in those using for over 5 years (relative risk: 1.25)› Lower risk of ovarian cancer (nearly cut in half) Park, et al. Carcinogenesis. 2022;43(3):231-242. PMID:

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ICARE Newsletter Fall 2023

Recommendations for Inherited Ovarian Cancer Genes: United Kingdom (UK)

Through consensus, management recommendations were developed in the UK for females with pathogenic variants inthe following inherited ovarian cancer genes: RAD51C, RAD51D, BRIP1, and PALB2. Hanson, et al. J Med Genet. 2023;60(5):417-429. PMID: 36411032. Social media post September 26th, 2023.Available at https://tinyurl.com/post9262023.

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ICARE Newsletter Fall 2023

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Updates

Check out the full NCCN guidelines by creating a FREE account at www.nccn.org Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic CancerReleased August 28th, 2023 (V1.2024) › Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Individuals: NEW section on care (Page 63-66, TNBGD-1 to 4)› Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: Significant updates to content (risks and care) (Pages 57-60, LIFR-A): Table added …

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ICARE Social Media Post August 2023

 Updates to NCCN Guidelines: Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic

 

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) just released updated Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Cancer guidelines on August 28th, 2023, which included: You can check out the full guidelines by creating a FREE account at: https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/genetics_bop.pdf

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ICARE Social Media Post August 2023

UK Recommendations for: Inherited Ovarian Cancer Genes

Through consensus, management recommendations were developed in the UK for females with pathogenic variants in the following inherited ovarian cancer genes: Learn more at the link in bio! Reference: Hanson H, et al. J Med Genet. 2023;60(5):417-429. PMID: 36411032.

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ICARE Social Media Post July 2023

BRCA1/2 carriers: Risks with Oral Contraceptives Use

Among female BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers, a recent study found that oral contraceptive use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, but only among users who have been using them for more than five years, while ovarian cancer risk was nearly cut in half. Use the link in bio to learn more! Reference: …

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ICARE Social Media Post June 2023

Inherited Gene Mutation in Those with Multiple Primary Cancers

Among patients with multiple primary cancers, the proportion with inherited cancer gene mutations increased with the number of primary cancers:• 2 cancers: 13.1%• 3 cancers: 15.9%• 4+ cancers: 18.0% Many of the double primaries, such as those of the breast, ovary, colorectum, and endometrium, occurred in women who would already be eligible for genetic testing. …

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ICARE Social Media Post June 2023

VUS Results: Rates of Reclassification in Inherited Cancer Genes

In a multicenter study evaluating reclassifications of variant of uncertain significance (VUS) results in breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer susceptibility genes, it was discovered that of 3261 VUS results, 8.1% were reclassified. Of all the reclassified VUS results, 11.3% resulted in clinically actionable findings, and 4.6% led to changes in clinical management. The reclassification rates …

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ICARE Social Media Post April 2023

Cancer Risks in Older Females with a BRCA Mutation

A recent study among over 2200 females (aged 50-75) with BRCA mutations, including ICARE participants, found 379 diagnosed cancers with breast and ovarian cancer being the most common cancers observed. Overall cancer risks were 49% in BRCA1 carriers and 43% in BRCA2 carriers, and cancer risks dropped to 9% among those who had preventative removal …

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ICARE Newsletter Spring 2023
Lynch Syndrome: Colorectal Cancer Risks Revisited

While there are higher cancer risks in BRCA mutation carriers starting in the mid-20s, a recent study focused on studying cancer risks in older females aged 50-75. Of the over 2000 females in the study, which included ICARE participants, 379 cancers were found between age 50 to 75 with risks of 49% in BRCA1 carriers …

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ICARE Newsletter Spring 2023

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Updates

Check out the full NCCN guidelines by creating a FREE account at www.nccn.org Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, PancreaticJanuary 10th, 2023 (Version 2.2023) focused on male BRCA carriers:› Consider annual mammograms (particularly in BRCA2 carriers) starting at age 50 or 10 years before the earliest male breast cancer in the family (whichever comes first)February 13th, …

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ICARE Featured Video February 2023

CanRisk: Personalizing Cancer Risk Prediction

Below you may watch a featured video from the February 2023 Genetics Case Conference, which focused on CanRisk, a tool to estimate future breast and ovarian cancer risks, with guest expert Antonis Antoniou, PhD from the University of Cambridge.

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ICARE Newsletter Spring 2022 

 Ask the Expert 

The below question was addressed by ICARE Founder, Dr. Tuya Pal, and her oncology colleague, Dr. Sonya Reid. Dr. Pal is a Professor of Genetic Medicine, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research, and the Associate Director for Cancer Health Disparities at VanderbiltIngram Cancer Center. Dr. Reid is an Assistant Professor of Hematology/Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical …

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ICARE Newsletter Spring 2022 

 Inherited Cancer Treatment Updates

Lynch Syndrome Carriers with Advanced Uterine Cancer: Treatment with PembrolizumabWomen with Lynch Syndrome are at high risk for uterine cancer. The type of uterine cancer they develop has the tumorcharacteristic of being ‘MSI-H’. A new study indicated treatment with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) resulted in benefit inpatients with MSI-H advanced uterine cancer. Von Hippel-Lindau Patients: Treatment of …

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ICARE Newsletter Spring 2022 

  BRCA1/2 Oral Contraceptives and Breast Cancer

A new study found that among BRCA1/2 carriers, oral contraceptive use strongly lowered cancer risk over one’s lifetime, even though at first, they raise risks of breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer.Schrijver et al. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 Jan. PMID: 35048954. Social media post February 15th, 2022. Available at:https://tinyurl.com/post21522.

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ICARE Newsletter Spring 2022 

 Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and Cancer Risks 

A new study reported on differences in the TP53 mutations between patients who met vs those who did not meet Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) testing criteria. Several variants were identified multiple times in those who did and did not meet LFS clinical criteria: p.R175, p.G245, p.R248, p.R273, and p.R282. Other variants were exclusively found in those …

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ICARE Newsletter Fall 2022 

 ATM -associated Cancer Risks 

Female ATM carriers have approximately a 2-fold risk, on average, for developing breast cancer, which was confirmed through two large studies that reported risks (odds ratio) as 2.10 (95% CI, 1.71–2.57)1 and 1.82 (95% CI, 1.46–2.27). Both studies reported an association with ER+ tumors. Another recent study estimated breast cancer risks to be 13% by …

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ICARE Newsletter Fall 2022 

  BRCA1/2 Cancer Risk Updates

During preventive surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes (called a risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy orRRSO), a new study found that the detection of tubal intraepithelial carcinoma predicts the risk of later peritonealcancer.1 These findings show the importance of timely RRSO and the need to do a careful pathology exam of the ovaries and fallopian tubes …

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ICARE Newsletter Fall 2022 

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Updates 

Check out the full NCCN guidelines by creating a FREE account at www.nccn.org Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic – Released September 7th, 2022› Testing eligibility based on personal history of any type of breast cancer in females was updated from age ≤45 to ≤50 making more females with breast cancer eligible for testing …

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Newsletter Fall 2021

Inherited Cancer Treatment Updates

Early-stage, high-risk breast cancer in BRCA carriers: Results of the highly awaited phase 3 OlympiA trial showed promising results for EARLY STAGE (i.e., localized Stage 2-3) high-risk breast cancer patients with a BRCA mutation who were treated with a PARP inhibitor (olaparib) in the adjuvant setting (i.e., AFTER surgery).1 Early-stage breast cancer in this trial …

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Newsletter Fall 2021

Modifying Risks in BRCA Carriers

Breast cancer risks: A risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (i.e., removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes) in BRCA carriers was associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer within five years after surgery, with evidence of longer-term risk reduction among those with BRCA1 variants.1 Ovarian cancer risks: A new study reported that the use of oral contraceptives …

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Newsletter Fall 2021

PALB2 : Increasingly Recognized as the Third Most Important Inherited Breast Cancer Gene

In May 2021, a clinical practice resource was released by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) from a global team of cancer genetics specialists (see figure) to help guide the care of PALB2 carriers.1 PALB2 is considered the third most important breast cancer risk gene, after BRCA1 and BRCA2, with PALB2 carriers …

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Newsletter Fall 2021

Updates to NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment

Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Guidelines V.1.2022: Released August 11th, 2021 Colorectal Cancer Guidelines V.1.2021: Released May 11th, 2021 Check out the full NCCN guidelines by creating a FREE account at www.nccn.org

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ICARE Social Media Post January 2023

Updates to NCCN Guidelines: Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) just released updated breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer guidelines which included updated breast cancer screening recommendations for male BRCA carriers (particularly male BRCA2 carriers). It is now recommended that male BRCA carriers consider annual mammograms starting at age 50 or 10 years before the earliest male breast cancer in …

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ICARE Social Media Post January 2023

New Contralateral Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Model for BRCA1/2 Carriers

A new risk prediction model was developed to assess the risk of contralateral breast cancer in BRCA1/2 carriers. Risks are higher with:• Younger age at first breast cancer• Close family member with breast and/or ovarian cancer• Mutation located near the 3′ region of the gene Risks are lower with:• Endocrine therapy Use this link in …

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ICARE Social Media Post October 2022

NCCN Familial/Genetic High Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian & Pancreatic Guidelines single post 3

On September 7th, 2022, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released new breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer guidelines. In these new guidelines, genetic testing eligibility based on age at breast cancer diagnosis in females was updated from ≤ 45 to ≤ 50 making more females with breast cancer eligible for testing regardless of family history …

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ICARE Social Media Post October 2022

CanRisk Tool

Have you heard of the CanRisk Tool?The CanRisk Tool provides health care professionals a user-friendly resource to carry out breast and ovarian cancer risk predictions. It is the first freely accessible cancer risk prediction program!Read the full article at the link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33335023/ Reference: Carver et al. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2021 Mar;30(3):469-473. PMID: 33335023.

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ICARE Social Media Post October 2022

NCCN Familial/Genetic High Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian & Pancreatic Guidelines – single post 2

On September 7th, 2022, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released new breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer guidelines. In these new guidelines, the age to start breast MRI screening in female ATM and CHEK2 carriers was updated from age 40 to 30-35 making more females eligible for screening at an earlier age.Check out the new …

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ICARE Social Media Post October 2022

Ovarian Cancer Risks: Weight Gain in BRCA1/2 Carriers

A study found that adult weight gain is a risk factor for ovarian cancer. This highlights the importance for BRCA1/2 carriers to maintain a healthy weight throughout adulthood.⁠Read the full article to learn more! ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34426412/⁠Reference: Kim et al. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2021 Nov;30(11):2038-2043. PMID: 34426412.

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ICARE Social Media Post September 2022

NCCN Familial/Genetic High Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian & Pancreatic Guidelines – single post 1

On September 7th, 2022, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released new breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer guidelines. In this new version, a table was added at the end of the guidelines to summarize inherited cancer content across 𝗮𝗹𝗹 NCCN guidelines, including live links to the guidelines and sections referenced (see page 54 on the …

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ICARE Social Media Post September 2022
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Risk of Ovarian Cancer In BRCA1/2 Carriers: Oral Contraceptives and Implants

A new study suggests oral contraceptives and implants lower risk of ovarian cancer in BRCA1/2 carriers.Read the full article at the link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35063280/Reference: Xia et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2022;164(3):514-521. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.01.014. PMID: 35063280.

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ICARE Social Media Post September 2022

NCCN Familial/Genetic High Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian & Pancreatic Guidelines

On September 7th, 2022, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released new breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer guidelines.Check out the new guidelines at:https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/genetics_bop.pdf

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ICARE Social Media Post August 2022

Ovarian Cancer Risks: Aspirin

A new report found that regular aspirin use was associated with a 13% reduction in ovarian cancer risk. Read the full article at the link: https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.21.01900Reference: Hurwitz et al. J Clin Oncol. 2022. PMID: 35867953.

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ICARE Social Media Post June 2022

ATM: High and Moderate Risks for Multiple Cancers

A recent study found that pathogenic variants in the Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) gene are associated with multiple cancers. Specifically, moderate-to-high risks for pancreatic, prostate, gastric, and invasive ductal breast cancers, and low-to-moderate risks for ductal carcinoma in situ, male breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma.This provides more data to guide risks and …

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ICARE Social Media Post April 2022

Disparities: PARP Inhibitors & Ovarian Cancer

A recent study found that non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic women are underrepresented in clinical trials evaluating PARP inhibitor use among ovarian cancer patients; therefore, these trials do not accurately represent the ovarian cancer patient population. These findings indicate initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials are needed. Read the full article for more information 👇https://www.gynecologiconcology-online.net/article/S0090-8258(22)00071-3/fulltext#secst0030Reference: …

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ICARE Social Media Post February 2022

Use of Germline BRCA Testing in Patients With Ovarian Cancer and Commercial Insurance

A recent study found that only about 33% of women with ovarian cancer undergo germline BRCA1/2 testing, despite universal recommendations for such patients to have germline genetic testing. Check out the article for more information!https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2787937?resultClick=3Reference: Cham et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Jan 4;5(1):e2142703. PMID: 35015069.

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ICARE Social Media Post Month Year

Genetic Testing & Mortality Among Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer

A recent study found there were BETTER short-term outcomes among women with:• triple-negative breast cancer and BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations• ovarian cancer and BRCA2, BRIP1, RAD51C, or ATM mutationsThese findings may be reassuring to individuals with inherited gene mutations related to breast and ovarian cancer. Read the article to learn more!https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34373918/Reference: Kurian et al. J …

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ICARE Social Media Post February 2022

BRCA1/2 Cancer Risks: Oral Contraceptives

A new study found that among BRCA1/2 carriers oral contraceptive use strongly decreases lifetime cancer risk, despite an 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 increase in breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer risk. Read the full article to learn more!https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35048954/Reference: Schrijver et al. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 Jan 20;djac004. PMID: 35048954

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ICARE Social Media Post January 2022

Ovarian Cancer: BRCA1/2 Maintenance Olaparib

Read the full article for more details 👇https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(21)00531-3/fulltextReference: Banerjee et al. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Dec;22(12):1721-1731. PMID: 34715071.

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ICARE Social Media Post September 2021

New NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Guidelines (Released August 11th)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released new guidelines on August 11th for Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic. You can check out the full guidelines by creating a FREE account at: https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/genetics_bop.pdf

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Other Cancer Genetics Webinar September 2021

Genetic Counseling in the Context of Paired Germline/Somatic Testing

Below you may watch an exciting presentation about germline and tumor testing for ovarian cancer by Leigha-Senter Jamieson, MS, CGC from The Ohio State University, in which she considers how the role of genetic counselors may expand to support patients in partnership with treating gynecologic oncologists.

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ICARE Social Media Post August 2021

Oral Contraceptive Use & Reduced Ovarian Cancer Risk in BRCA Carriers

For more information, view the AJOG article by Lieske Schrijver and colleagues at the following link: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(21)00038-7/fulltext

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ICARE Social Media Post August 2021

BRCA Mutations in Indian Women with Ovarian Cancer

For more information, view the article at: https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/GO.21.00051

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ICARE Social Media Post July 2021

Niraparib Maintenance in BRCA Carriers with Ovarian Cancer

For more information visit: https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/multi-trial-analysis-indicates-niraparib-maintenance-for-brca-ovarian-cancer-leads-to-pfs-benefit-across-settings

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ICARE Social Media Post July 2021

RAD51C & RAD51D Response to Rucaparib in Ovarian Cancer

Check out the Nature Communications article for more information: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22582-6

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ICARE Featured Video June 2021

PALB2

Below you may watch a featured video from the June 2021 Genetics Case Conference, which focused on PALB2 with guest experts Marc Tischkowitz, MD, PhD from the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England and Steven Narod, MD, FRCPC, FRSC from the Women’s College Research Institute in Toronto, Canada.

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ICARE Social Media Post June 2021

Actionable Pathogenic Variants Among Caribbean-Born People With Breast or Ovarian Cancer

For more information, view the article at: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776805

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ICARE Social Media Post March 2021

Breastfeeding and the Risk of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Among Women with A BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation

For further information, view the article available at: https://www.gynecologiconcology-online.net/action/showPdf?pii=S0090-8258%2820%2933947-0

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2021

Assessing How Pregnancy and Breastfeeding May Affect Cancer Risks in BRCA Carriers

Results of a recently published study suggested that pregnancy after breast cancer in BRCA carriers does not lead to a worse outcome in women or their fetuses.1 This information is reassuring for BRCA carriers who have had a prior diagnosis of breast cancer and are considering having children. In another study among female BRCA carriers …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2021

Inherited Cancer Treatment: Updates and Relevant Policies

Over the last several months, the American Society of Clinical Oncology published a number of guidelines related to the use of PARP inhibitors among those with BRCA-associated cancers, including guidelines focused on ovarian cancer,1 metastatic pancreatic cancer,2 and breast cancer.3 Additionally, costs of drugs also have great potential to influence policy, highlighting the importance of …

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ICARE Featured Video December 2020

NCCN Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Guidelines

Below you may watch a featured video from the December 2020 Genetics Case Conference, which outlined updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. Check out the full guidelines by creating a FREE account at: https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/genetics_bop.pdf  

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ICARE Social Media Post December 2020

New NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Guidelines

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released new guidelines on November 20th for Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic. You can check out the full guidelines by creating a FREE account at: https://www.nccn.org/…/physician_gls/pdf/genetics_bop.pdf

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ICARE Social Media Post November 2020

Olaparib May Be Cost-Effective Maintenance Treatment For Women With Newly Diagnosed Ovarian Cancer and BRCA Mutation

For further information, view the article available at: https://www.gynecologiconcology-online.net/…/fulltext

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ICARE Social Media Post November 2020

Identifying Individuals At-Risk for Inherited Cancer: Disparities Among Ovarian Cancer Patients

This study highlights disparities among ovarian cancer patients. For further information, view the article at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30964716/

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ICARE Social Media Post October 2020

New ASCO Guidelines On Use Of PARP Inhibitors To Manage Ovarian Cancer

New guidelines for the use of PARP inhibitors to treat ovarian cancer among those with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations were published through the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to guide providers about the role of this class of drugs in the management of this type of cancer. Link to the guidelines are available at: …

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ICARE Featured Video September & October 2020

NCCN Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Guidelines

Below you may watch a featured video from the September 2020 and October 2020 Genetics Case Conference, which outlined updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. Check out the full guidelines by creating a FREE account at: https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/genetics_bop.pdf

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ICARE Social Media Post October 2020

ATM: Cancer Risks and Risk Management

Gene: 𝘼𝙏𝙈 Cancer Risks and Management (per NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Version 1.2021) 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: Breast cancer risk: Elevated at 30% – Recommend annual mammogram starting at age 40 and consider annual breast MRIs starting at age 40. Ovarian cancer risk: Possibly increased, not well established – Manage based on family history. …

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ICARE Publication September 2020

Breastfeeding and the risk of epithelial ovarian cancer among women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

Abstract Objective: BRCA mutation carriers face a high lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer. The strong inverse association between breastfeeding and the risk of ovarian cancer is established in the general population but is less well studied among women with a germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Method: Thus, we conducted a matched case-control analysis to …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2020

Identifying Individuals At-Risk for Inherited Cancer

We have known for a while that many people who have mutations in BRCA1/2 and other inherited cancer risk genes are unaware of their mutation as they have not yet had genetic testing. A recent study among women aged 20 or older living in California and Georgia, which included almost 80,000 breast cancer patients and …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2020

Treatment Advances Among BRCA1/2 Carriers

There continue to be ongoing advances in treatment studies among those with inherited cancer gene mutations, which are rapidly being followed by FDA approval for specific cancer treatments. Select studies and advances are summarized below: BRCA1/2 Carriers:  Breast Cancer: For those with later stage or metastatic breast cancer, the FDA currently has approvals for the use …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2020

Guideline-Concordant Care Among Women with Inherited Cancer Gene Mutations

Testing for inherited cancer among breast cancer patients has tremendous potential to guide appropriate care following testing. Yet, a number of efforts suggest that women are not consistently receiving care according to current national guidelines based on their genetic test result. In fact, results from studies suggest many women for whom risk-reducing mastectomy would not …

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ICARE Social Media Post June 2020

Community Spotlight: Kelly Frank

June is cancer survivor month! In every ICARE Newsletter we feature an ICARE participant as a community spotlight. Our community spotlight in our Winter 2019 ICARE Newsletter is Kelly Frank, who was found to have a BRIP1 mutation after an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Check out her story at: https://inheritedcancer.net/community-spotlight/

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ICARE Social Media Post May 2020

Advances in Ovarian Cancer Treatment for BRCA1/2 Carriers: Olaparib & bevacizumab

On May 8, 2020 the FDA approved the use of olaparib (Lynparza) as first-line maintenance treatment in BRCA1/2 carriers (deleterious or suspected deleterious mutations) and/or a genomic instability, with advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are in complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. Link to full article: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/fda-approves-olaparib-plus-bevacizumab-maintenance-treatment-ovarian-fallopian-tube-or-primary

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ICARE Social Media Post May 2020

Advances in Ovarian Cancer Treatment for BRCA1/2 Carriers: Olaparib

In recognition of World Ovarian Cancer Day, we’d like to share some exciting results from a study of women with ovarian cancer and a BRCA mutation: In a recent phase III trial, olaparib (PARP inhibitor) showed improved response and progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy (without platinum) in BRCA carriers with platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer who …

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ICARE Social Media Post May 2020

New Blood Test May Find Ovarian Cancer Early

A study of 80 women identified 4 proteins in blood that may help to detect ovarian cancer early. Further research is still needed with larger groups of women to determine if this new blood test would be a reliable test to find ovarian cancer early. Check out the full article at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41416-019-0544-0

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ICARE Social Media Post April 2020

Advances in Treatment for Ovarian Cancer in BRCA1/2 Carriers: Niraparib

On April 29, 2020 the FDA approved the use of niraparib (Zeluja) as first-line maintenance treatment in BRCA1/2 carriers with advanced ovarian cancer! More details available at: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/fda-approves-niraparib-first-line-maintenance-advanced-ovarian-cancer

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ICARE Social Media Post April 2020

ASCO Guideline: Genetic Testing for Ovarian Cancer

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently published a guideline reinforcing the longstanding recommendation that all women diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) be offered genetic testing for hereditary ovarian cancer genes. Many of these women (>15%) have an inherited mutation, most commonly BRCA1 or BRCA2. Identifying BRCA1/2 mutations may help guide cancer treatment. …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2020

Community Spotlight

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2018 and was found to be PALB2+. The PALB2 gene had not been tested for when my older sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and had genetic testing done four years earlier. This was new! My cancer was very similar to my sister’s, but being PALB2+ changed …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2020

PALB2 Mutations & Cancer Risk

A newly published study of 524 families with pathogenic PALB2 mutations from around the world, including almost 50 ICARE participants, represents the largest, most comprehensive effort to evaluate cancer risks.1 Results showed increased risks for female breast cancer (53%), ovarian cancer (5%), pancreatic cancer (2-3%), and male breast cancer (1%). Findings did not suggest higher …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2020

Updates to National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic

There were significant updates and restructuring of the guidelines, with some highlights included below: Substantial reorganization of the guidelines as follows: Now organized by organ site, rather than primarily by certain high penetrance genes Focused efforts to simplify genetic testing criteria Only one flow diagram included, to outline the ‘genetic testing process’ Following scenarios now …

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ICARE Social Media Post February 2020

Ovarian Cancer Risks in BRCA1/2

The risk of ovarian cancer is raised in women with BRCA1/2 mutations. Recent findings suggest that higher body mass index (BMI) may further raise the risk of ovarian cancer in premenopausal BRCA1/2 carriers. Note that all women with BRCA1/2 mutations are at high risk for ovarian cancer, and should follow current National Comprehensive Cancer Network …

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ICARE Social Media Post January 2020

Ovarian Cancer Screening in BRCA1 Carriers

A new study of Polish BRCA1 carriers showed that screening through transvaginal ultrasound was not effective or  reliable in detecting ovarian cancer early. Consequently, preventive oophorectomy remains the only proven method to lower ovarian cancer risks and increase survival. Check out the article at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31500890. Check out the NCCN ovarian cancer screening recommendations for BRCA1 …

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ICARE Social Media Post January 2020

Racial Disparities in Genetic Testing for Women with Ovarian Cancer

Women of non-European ancestry diagnosed with ovarian cancer have lower rates of referral for genetic testing despite current national guidelines stating ALL women with ovarian cancer and/or a close-blood relative with ovarian cancer should be offered genetic counseling and testing. One study reported that only 1/3 of Black, Latina, and Asian women were referred for …

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ICARE Social Media Post January 2020

Celebrating 10 Years of ICARE

  Happy New Year! 2020 represents a decade for ICARE We are celebrating 10 years of research, education, and engagement, through which we have enrolled nearly 3500 participants, including over 2000 gene mutation carriers, disseminated 15 newsletters, led and collaborated on multiple research projects, and impacted individuals affected by inherited cancer predisposition all over the …

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ICARE Social Media Post December 2019

PALB2 Mutations and Cancer Risk

A new published study of 524 families with PALB2 mutations, including our very own ICARE participants, from around the world showed increased risks of female breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and male breast cancer. The level of risk for female breast cancer is enough to recommend cancer risk management. Cancer risk management includes screening or risk-reducing surgery. …

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ICARE Publication December 2019

Cancer Risks Associated With Germline PALB2 Pathogenic Variants: An International Study of 524 Families

Abstract Purpose: To estimate age-specific relative and absolute cancer risks of breast cancer and to estimate risks of ovarian, pancreatic, male breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers associated with germline PALB2 pathogenic variants (PVs) because these risks have not been extensively characterized. Methods: We analyzed data from 524 families with PALB2 PVs from 21 countries. Complex segregation analysis was used to estimate …

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ICARE Featured Video December 2019

NCCN Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Guidelines

Below you may watch a featured video from the December 2019 Genetics Case Conference, which outlined updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines.  

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ICARE Social Media Post December 2019

Updates to National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Guidelines (V1.2020)

We are excited to share the latest version of the NCCN Genetic/Familial Breast, Ovarian and Pancreatic Guidelines (V1.2020), which were just updated. Some of the changes made include: PALB2 was added as a high penetrance gene (similar to BRCA1, BRCA2, CDH1, PTEN and TP53) It is appropriate to consider risk reducing mastectomy for cancer risk management …

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ICARE Social Media Post November 2019

Educational Resources: The Family Link Between Breast and Ovarian Cancer in Black Women

The differences seen in access to healthcare across different racial groups are known as health disparities. To address the gap in awareness, we have pursued efforts to raise awareness about inherited breast cancer among African Americans. We are excited to introduce you to another invaluable resource, the Breast Cancer Genetics Research and Education for African American …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2019

Ovarian Cancer Treatment Advances for BRCA1/2 Carriers

A recently reported study of women with ovarian cancer and homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) who received a PARP inhibitor (niraparib) as fourth line or later treatment showed potential clinical benefit. Specifically, median overall survival after treatment was 19 months in the HRD-positive group (including those with BRCA1/2 mutations) compared to 15.5 months in the HRD-negative …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2019

Expansion of Criteria for BRCA1/2 Testing through the USPSTF

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) came out with new genetic testing guidelines for the BRCA1/2 genes, which has garnered substantial media attention. This task force consists of a team of primary care and preventive medicine healthcare experts to lower the chance of a conflict of interest  (which is also the reason that subspecialty …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2019

New Information About Cancer Risks for Inherited Cancer Genes: HAUS6, KANLS1, PCR1

Through a study of over 13,000 patients with serous ovarian cancers and almost 41,000 controls, 34 genes that raise the risk for ovarian cancer were identified. Additional laboratory studies were conducted to further characterize some of these genes, suggesting that three of these new genes may be essential (HAUS6, KANLS1, and PRC1). This study has …

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ICARE Publication April 2019

International trends in the uptake of cancer risk reduction strategies in women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

Abstract Background: Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation face high risks of breast and ovarian cancer. In the current study, we report on uptake of cancer screening and risk-reduction options in a cohort of BRCA mutation carriers from ten countries over two time periods (1995 to 2008 and 2009 to 2017). Methods: Eligible subjects were identified …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2019

New Research and Approvals of PARP Inhibitor Drugs to Treat Ovarian Cancer in BRCA Carriers

First line maintenance treatment among patients newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer: The results of a trial using a PARP inhibitor (olaparib) as maintenance treatment among ovarian cancer patients with advanced disease, a BRCA mutation, and complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy showed that survival at 3 years was 60% among those who got …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2018

Updates to NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast and Ovarian Guidelines

(Version 1.2019, posted July 11, 2018) Regardless of family history, some individuals with a hereditary breast- and ovarian-related cancer may benefit from genetic testing to determine eligibility for targeted treatment The multi-gene testing section table was updated with: A potential association of ATM with ovarian cancer risk Potential increased risk of BARD1 with breast cancer …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2018

New Data to Suggest Additional Genes Associated with Breast and Ovarian Cancer

A recent study reported on cancer risks among over 10,000 cancer patients across the United States who had genetic testing. Findings suggest breast cancer risks were associated with ATM, CHEK2, and PALB2, as expected; but an association was also found with MSH6 (in line with other recently published data, as outlined in another article in …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2018

Refining Cancer Risks Among Individuals with Lynch Syndrome

Over the past year, multiple studies have refined risks and types of cancer among individuals with Lynch syndrome. Through a Scandinavian study, risks for 13 types of cancer (with colorectal cancers being excluded), were reported to be elevated with differences related to gender, age, and the gene in which mutation was present. Incidence rates of …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2018

Ask the Expert

The following question was addressed by Ronald D. Alvarez, MD, MBA who is Professor, Chairman, and Clinical Service Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Alvarez has been the recipient of several National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other industry funded grants in support of his …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2018

The Role of “Non-Truncating” Mutations in RAD51D on Ovarian Cancer Risk

As testing has broadened to include newer inherited cancer genes, studies have suggested that mutations which shorten the protein (“truncating mutations”) in the RAD51D gene are associated with ovarian cancer.  However, a recent study examined ovarian cancer risks for a “non-truncating” change (a single base pair within the gene is changed which is called a …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2018

Updates to NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast and Ovarian Guidelines

(Version 1.2018, posted Oct. 3, 2017) Metastatic prostate cancer was added as an indication for evaluation and testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes Among BRCA1, BRCA2, TP53 and PTEN carriers, women between ages 25-29 may consider having an annual mammogram with consideration of tomosynthesis if a breast MRI is not available. Among female BRCA2 …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2017

Ask the Expert

The following question was addressed by Dr. Steven Narod who is a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Breast Cancer and a senior scientist at the Women’s College Research Institute in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Narod is a world-leader in the field of breast and ovarian cancer genetics. Q. In women with a BRCA mutation and …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2017

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Associations for Genes Tested Through Multi-Gene Panels

As testing for multiple genes at the same time (“multi-gene panel testing”) has become increasingly available with tremendous advances in genetic testing technology, it has become critical to evaluate and refine cancer associations and levels of risk for many of these genes now tested. Through a commercial laboratory database of almost 100,000 results of multi-gene …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2017

Newly Approved PARP-Inhibitor (Rucaparib) to Treat BRCA Carriers with Ovarian Cancer

The FDA just approved another PARP inhibitor, rucaparib, for BRCA carriers with ovarian cancer who have already been treated with two or more chemotherapies. Among those with BRCA-mutant ovarian cancers, 54% had a partial or complete response to the drug with a median duration response of 9.2 months. The agency also approved a companion diagnostic …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2017

NCCN Guidelines Version 1.2017: Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast and Ovarian

Additional guidance pertaining to cancer risk management was provided in the most recent version of the NCCN Guidelines for inherited breast and ovarian cancer. These guidelines now include an expanded table outlining cancer risks and management for each gene, taking into account the age at initiation of each risk management modality as well as footnotes …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2016

Practice Guideline Updates for NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is a network of oncology healthcare providers who work together to develop best practice guidelines for the delivery of cancer care. Given the increasing use of testing for mutations in several inherited cancer genes at one time (called “multi-gene panel testing”), the Breast/Ovarian and Colorectal Panels sought to provide …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2016

What Is the Risk for Ovarian Cancer Among Women with Mutations in Newer Ovarian Cancer Genes?

The most common form of inherited ovarian cancer is due to mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are present in 10-15% of women with ovarian cancer and lead to an ovarian cancer risk of up to 44% and 27%, respectively.  Another set of genes known to raise ovarian cancer risks are the mismatch …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2015

Location and Type of BRCA1/2 Mutation May Impact Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risks

A study of almost 20,000 BRCA1 carriers and 12,000 BRCA2 carriers demonstrated differences in breast and ovarian cancer risks depending on the location and type of mutation. Although all regions are associated with increased risk for breast and ovarian cancers among BRCA1/2 carriers, there were specific regions that were associated with even higher cancer risks. …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2015

2015 NCCN Clinical Practice Guideline Update

Breast and Ovarian Management Based on Genetic Test Resultsa   Recommend Breast MRIc (>20% lifetime risk of breast cancerd) Recommend Risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy Discuss Option of Risk-reducing mastectomy Intervention warranted based on gene and/or risk level ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2, CDH1, CHEK2, PALB2, PTEN, STK11, TP53 BRCA1, BRCA2, Lynch syndromee BRCA1, BRCA2, CDH1, PTEN, TP53 Insufficient evidence …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2015

Highlights of the 2014 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Update

Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast and Ovarian Guidelines For breast cancer screening in BRCA carriers, yearly MRI is recommended starting at age 25; mammograms may be considered in instances where MRI is unavailable or individualized based on earliest age of onset in the family. From age 30-75, annual mammogram and breast MRI is recommended.  Above age …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2015

The First PARP-Inhibitor to Be Approved for Clinical Use in BRCA Carriers

More frequently, cancer drugs are being developed to treat tumors based on their molecular make-up. PARP inhibitors are the first class of drugs specifically developed to treat BRCA-related tumors through targeting the DNA repair pathway. The PARP Inhibitors target this pathway and cause cancer cells to die while healthy cells are spared. Although PARP inhibitors …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2014

What Are Factors That Modify Cancer Risk in BRCA Carriers?

Since the discovery of the BRCA genes about two decades ago, a number of studies have reported on factors that may modify cancer risks in those who carry gene mutations. Recently, results of previously published studies were collected through a comprehensive literature review to estimate the overall effects of various risk modifiers in BRCA carriers. …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2014

New Study to Suggest Benefits of Oophorectomy in BRCA Mutation Carriers

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reported that prophylactic oophorectomy resulted in reducing the risk of ovarian cancer by 80%, and reduced all-cause mortality by 77%.1 The authors reported results on almost 5800 women, of whom 186 developed either ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer. Women who had bilateral oophorectomy had …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2014

Ask the Expert

The following question was addressed by Dr. Laronga who is a breast surgeon based at the Moffitt Cancer Center: Q. What are the risks of breast cancer after ovarian cancer in BRCA carriers? What risk management options are recommended? A. BRCA carriers remain at a higher risk of breast cancer, even after having ovarian cancer; …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2013

US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Guidelines for Inherited Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Implications to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Recently, the USPSTF released updated draft guidelines in April 2013 (from those previously published in 2005) for inherited breast and ovarian cancer due to germline BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.1 USPSTF is comprised of primary care providers who review the available literature and issue guidelines about risk assessment, testing and management based on available evidence. …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2013

Oophorectomy Following Menopause

Prior studies have indicated that removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes reduces the ovarian cancer risk by ~80% and breast cancer risk by ~50%, particularly when performed pre-menopausally. However a recent case control study of 2854 pairs of women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation with or without breast cancer showed that the risk …

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ICARE Newsletter Winter 2013

Points to Consider Regarding Bilateral Salpingectomy as a Risk Reduction Procedure for Ovarian Cancer

Over the last few years, there has been evidence to suggest that a substantial proportion of ovarian cancer may start in the fallopian tubes, although some cancer clearly arises in the ovary.  As a result, removal of both fallopian tubes (called ‘bilateral salpingectomy’) has been suggested as an interim procedure to reduce risk in BRCA …

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