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Genetic testing for Colon Ca. (GI Disorders).
Commercially available genetic testing is now the screening method of choice for hereditary colorectal cancer, Dr. Francis M. Giardiello said at the annual meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Before these tests were available, atrisk family members had to undergo frequent endoscopic evaluations for decades. Now, individuals who have negative results on genetic testing can be safely spared frequent procedures, said Dr. Giardiello of the Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore.
Most people at risk for familial colorectal cancer don't have one of the few well defined disorders for which genetic testing is available, Dr. Giardiello noted. Close to 20% of all cases of colorectal cancer cluster in families, and the disorders for which genetic tests are available account for only about 3% of all colorectal cancer in the United States. Genetic testing is commercially available for:
* Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). The screening test of choice is an adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene test, which should be done at age 10-12 years, following formal pretest genetic counseling ...
- Use of genetic testing may increase screening rates.(colorectal cancer)
- Newspaper article from: Cancer Weekly November 19, 2002 700+ words
...76% of high-risk individuals undergo genetic testing for colorectal cancer. There are three familial factors that determine whether patients should undergo genetic testing for colorectal cancer: three cases of rectal cancer or other...
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- Newspaper article from: Cancer Weekly February 25, 2003 700+ words
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...with metastatic colorectal cancer, chemotherapy with...testing for metastatic colorectal cancer, but remains to...regimen for metastatic colorectal cancer. The model assumed...irinotecan. With genetic testing, irinotecan dosage...
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...developing colorectal cancer," said...should guide genetic testing and considerations...a risk of colorectal cancer approaching 100%. Genetic testing should be...considered. Genetic testing in children...nonpolyposis colorectal cancer ...
- Cancer Diagnostics: Early Detection of Breast, Prostate and Colorectal Cancer.
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire February 18, 2003 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Internal Medicine News November 15, 2001 700+ words
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...tests and genetic testing, as well...your risk of colorectal cancer and offer...abnormalities from colorectal cancer shed into...Church says genetic testing and other...to assess colorectal cancer risk and help...
