Practical Considerations and Challenges for Germline Genetic Testing in Patients With Prostate Cancer: Recommendations From the Germline Genetics Working Group of the PCCTC.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Germline genetic testing is now routinely recommended for patients with prostate cancer (PCa) because of expanded guidelines and options for targeted treatments. However, integrating genetic testing into oncology and urology clinical workflows remains a challenge because of the increased number of patients with PCa requiring testing and the limited access to genetics providers. This suggests a critical unmet need for genetic services outside of historical models. This review addresses current guidelines, considerations, and challenges for PCa genetic testing and offers a practical guide for genetic counseling and testing delivery, with solutions to help address potential barriers and challenges for both providers and patients. As genetic and genomic testing become integral to PCa care, developing standardized systems for implementation in the clinic is essential for delivering precision oncology to patients with PCa and realizing the full scope and impact of genetic testing.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Szymaniak, BM; Facchini, LA; Giri, VN; Antonarakis, ES; Beer, TM; Carlo, MI; Danila, DC; Dhawan, M; George, D; Graff, JN; Gupta, S; Heath, E; Higano, CS; Liu, G; Molina, AM; Paller, CJ; Patnaik, A; Petrylak, DP; Reichert, Z; Rettig, MB; Ryan, CJ; Taplin, M-E; Vinson, J; Whang, YE; Morgans, AK; Cheng, HH; McKay, RR
Published Date
- December 2020
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 16 / 12
Start / End Page
- 811 - 819
PubMed ID
- 32986533
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC7735040
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2688-1535
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1200/OP.20.00431
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States