Tag: VHL

ICARE Social Media Post August 2020

Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Genetic Testing

More than 40% of patients with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, regardless of age and family history, carry an inherited gene mutation. Given that gene mutation carriers may benefit from gene-specific cancer screening, all individuals diagnosed with one of these tumors should seek genetic counseling to discuss genetic testing options. Genes that predispose to pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma …

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ICARE Newsletter Summer 2020

Treatment Advances Among Those with Von-Hippel Lindau (VHL) Disease

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: Von-Hippel Lindau (VHL) Disease:  Among patients with VHL-associated clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a recent study suggested potential benefit …

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