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. 2013 Sep;10(9):506-8.
doi: 10.1038/nrgastro.2013.122. Epub 2013 Jul 9.

Colorectal cancer: Cascade genetic testing in Lynch syndrome: room for improvement

Kory Jasperson  1
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Colorectal cancer: Cascade genetic testing in Lynch syndrome: room for improvement

Kory Jasperson. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Genetic testing in relatives of individuals with Lynch syndrome is of utmost importance for targeted screening and prevention. A recent systematic review suggests that the uptake of testing in at-risk relatives is inadequate and therefore the cost-effectiveness of Lynch syndrome testing is questionable. The results of this study are discussed here.

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