Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology
A case series in partnership with My Gene Counsel to highlight the challenges genetics professionals and oncologists are grappling with as genetic testing is increasingly used in patient care. If you would like to submit a case report, please email [email protected].
These cases are aggregated and used to support a series of articles published in peer-reviewed journals, viewable here. Clinicians who submit cases that are used in published articles have the option of submitting under their name/institution or remaining anonymous.
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Doc Tells Patient With Familial Risks to Get DTC Testing
A woman worried about her cancer risks gets tested through 23andMe upon the recommendation of a "holistic doctor" but isn't prepared for what the testing reveals.
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Muddled Reporting, Interpretation of PALB2 VUS
A woman is sent for pancreatic cancer screening based on testing from a lab that refuses to share technical data and a doctor's misinterpretation of a VUS as pathogenic.
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Myotonic Dystrophy Signs Missed in Uterine Cancer Patient
No physician had noticed that this endometrial cancer patient had a strong family history and physical signs of myotonic dystrophy, which is known to increase the risk of uterine cancers.
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Prior Retinoblastoma Not Considered in Test Ordering
A case series in partnership with My Gene Counsel to highlight the challenges genetics professionals and oncologists are grappling with as genetic testing is increasingly used in patient care.
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: No Follow-up on Insurer Denial Delays Cancer Risk Management
A case series in partnership with My Gene Counsel to highlight the challenges genetics professionals and oncologists are grappling with as genetic testing is increasingly used in patient care.