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Age-Based Genetic Testing Misses Most Inherited Cancer Cases
Original: Age-Based Genetic Testing Misses 72% of Patients with Inherited Cancer Variants
A new study reports that restricting genetic testing to patients above certain age thresholds misses 72% of people carrying inherited cancer variants. The findings suggest age-based eligibility criteria for hereditary cancer screening fail to identify the majority of at-risk patients, prompting calls for broader testing guidelines and raising concerns among clinicians about missed opportunities for early cancer prevention.
Why now: The study challenges current clinical guidelines, with implications for cancer screening policy and patient care.
Evidence
- Age-Based Genetic Testing Misses 72% of Patients with Inherited Cancer Variants · Inside Precision Medicine
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