Hereditary cancer gene guidelines expand

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/NCCN-update-HCEG-HBOPP

Full article: https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/category_2

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network regularly updates guidelines for several types of hereditary cancer. These recommendations often change when new research is published. Recently, the NCCN expanded its guidelines to include information on hereditary prostate and gastric cancers. (Posted 1/6/25)

Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 55; should I consider genetic testing?
I have an inherited mutation in CHEK2; how often should I be screened for colorectal cancer?
I have an inherited mutation in EPCAM; what are the risks and benefits of hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?

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