Clinical Trial Results Support Genetic Testing of All Patients with Prostate Cancer
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– Research published in European Urology Oncology shows restrictive genetic testing criteria miss a significant number of prostate cancer patients with potentially actionable inherited variants –
– Offering germline testing to all prostate cancer patients could improve access to critical genetic information, particularly for historically underrepresented groups –
In this prospective, observational study, nearly 1,000 men with prostate cancer unselected for family history of cancer, age at diagnosis or stage of disease, underwent germline genetic testing of 84 cancer predisposition genes under the care of urologists across the
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"According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. Considering how common this diagnosis is, it's critical that individuals are offered the proper screenings and access to necessary preventive measures to assess their risk and detect cancer as early as possible," said W. Michael Korn, M.D., chief medical officer for oncology at Invitae. "Through this study, we are seeing how genetic testing can play a vital role in understanding a prostate cancer diagnosis, as it can inform different types of treatment that might work best for a patient's individual needs."
The findings support broadening the current guidelines and offering germline genetic testing to all patients with prostate cancer. This could change the standard of medical care for these patients, expanding access to precision therapies, clinical trial treatments and enhanced screening.
About Invitae
Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people.
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