Genetic testing for susceptibility to ovarian cancer
Record ID 32006000101
English
Authors' objectives:
Genetic testing for ovarian cancer susceptibility involves analysis of DNA to determine if an individual has inherited a mutated version of one or more of the genes associated with the development of familial ovarian cancer. A woman who inherits one of these mutations has an elevated risk of developing ovarian and certain other cancers; a man who inherits one of these mutations has an elevated risk of developing certain types of nonovarian cancers. The goal of genetic testing for ovarian cancer susceptibility is to allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding primary prevention and surveillance strategies.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=2400
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Ovarian Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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