| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8441134 | European Journal of Cancer | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The presence of a germline BRCA1/2 mutation improves options for tailored risk-reducing strategies and treatment in both breast and ovarian cancer patients and their relatives. Currently, referral for germline BRCA1/2 mutation testing of women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) varies widely, based on different criteria, such as age of onset, family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer and histological type of EOC. The overall probability of a germline BRCA1/2 mutation in women with EOC is above 10%, and a substantial part of the germline BRCA1/2 mutation carriers is missed when applying these criteria for referral. Therefore, we strongly recommend referral of all women with EOC for genetic counselling and DNA analysis.
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Authors
Marieke Arts-de Jong, Geertruida H. de Bock, Christi J. van Asperen, Marian J.E. Mourits, Joanne A. de Hullu, C. Marleen Kets,