Regional Hereditary Cancer Program in Chile: A scalable model of genetic counseling and molecular diagnosis to improve clinical outcomes for patients with hereditary cancer across Latin America

Regional Hereditary Cancer Program in Chile: A scalable model of genetic counseling and molecular diagnosis to improve clinical outcomes for patients with hereditary cancer across Latin America

Abstract Background Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with hereditary forms accounting for approximately 10% of cases. In Chile, significant gaps exist in genetic counseling and testing, particularly within the public health system. This study presents the imple...

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Main Authors: Natalia Landeros, Laura Vargas-Roig, Silvina Denita, Alejandra Mampel, Rafael Hasbún, Hernán Araya, Iván Castillo, Camila Valdes, Marcela Flores, Juan Salgado Salter, Katherin Vasquez, Jacqueline Romero, Ramón Pérez-Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Biological Research
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Pathogenic variations
Multigene panel testing
Cancer genetic counseling
Variants of uncertain significance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40659-024-00579-x
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