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Relevance: Medium

Quality of Writing: High

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Article : Life with a high-risk pancreatic and melanoma cancer mutation

Relevance: Medium

Quality of Writing: High

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Most relevant for: People with an inherited mutation in CDKN2A

One woman seeks genetic testing after her sister died of pancreatic cancer. Despite how her family’s mutation in the CDKN2A gene resulted in multiple cancer diagnoses and deaths and a suspicious finding during her own pancreatic cancer screening, Amarensia Spruitenburg shares a message of hope and gratitude. By telling her story, Amarensia highlights the impact that hereditary cancer can have on families.  (Posted 11/22/24)

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Strength of Science: Medium-High

Study : Colorectal cancer in people with Lynch syndrome can include types of cancer found more typically in people without Lynch syndrome

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Most relevant for: People with Lynch syndrome and people with colorectal cancer who may have Lynch syndrome

When people with Lynch syndrome (LS) develop cancer, their tumors typically have a related set of features or biomarkers known as deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) and high microsatellite instability (MSI-High). However, occasionally people with Lynch syndrome have cancers that are proficient in mismatch repair (pMMR or MMR-P) and have microsatellite stability (MSS or MSI-Low) –more like the colorectal cancers found in people without Lynch syndrome. This study shows that 10 percent of people with Lynch syndrome may have these types of cancers. This can change treatment recommendations. (Posted 9/5/24)

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Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium

Research Timeline: Human Research

Study : Skin cancer among women with an inherited BRCA mutation

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium

Research Timeline: Human Research

Most relevant for: People with an inherited BRCA mutation

Women with an inherited BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation have an increased risk of various cancers. Study results suggest that although the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer in these women is similar to the risk of the general population, the risk of melanoma skin cancer is slightly increased. (Posted 7/25/24)

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Personal Story : Living a full life with Li-Fraumeni syndrome

Relevance: Medium

Most relevant for: People with Li-Fraumeni syndrome

This XRAY review is about a five-time cancer survivor who has an inherited mutation in the TP53 gene. People with inherited mutations in TP53 have Li-Fraumeni syndrome, which is linked to a very high lifetime risk for many types of cancer. Here we share his inspiring story and provide more information on Li-Fraumeni syndrome. (Posted 4/16/24)

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Relevance: High

Strength of Science: High

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Study : Genetic testing among people with cancer can find mutations that may affect treatment and prevention

Relevance: High

Strength of Science: High

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Most relevant for: People diagnosed with cancer who have not yet had genetic testing

Despite national guidelines recommending genetic testing, less than 10 percent of eligible patients had genetic testing within two years after their cancer diagnosis. Among those who had testing, 10-30 percent had an inherited mutation that could affect their medical care. (Posted 3/15/2024)

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Study : Estrogen without progesterone for hormone replacement may lower breast cancer risk

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Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: Postmenopausal people on hormone replacement therapy

Women with average breast cancer risk who took estrogen without progesterone after menopause had lower rates of breast cancer than those who did not take any hormone replacement. This finding comes from studies looking at the safety of the use of estrogen alone as hormone replacement therapy. (Posted 2/13/24)

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Study : Genes linked to aggressive prostate cancer

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Previous research has linked some inherited mutations to prostate cancer risk. This study found a link to additional genes that should be added to prostate cancer gene panel tests. The study also looked at which genes were most closely linked to aggressive prostate cancer that is more likely to spread. (Posted 2/1/24)

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Study : H. pylori bacteria infection and risk of stomach cancer in mutation carriers

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People who are at increased risk for stomach cancer due to an inherited mutation.

The results of a study in Japan show that people with a bacterial infection called H. pylori and an inherited mutation in an ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2 or PALB2 gene have a high risk of stomach cancer.   (Posted 1/19/24)

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Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Study : Benefit of pancreatic cancer screening

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Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People with an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

Among people with an inherited mutation in a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, screening for pancreatic cancer found most cancers at an earlier stage when they could be treated by surgery. Posted 1/17/24)

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Relevance: Medium-High

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Study : Genes, genetic counseling and disparities in endometrial cancer

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People diagnosed with endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer is on the rise, and it can run in families. Genetic counseling has benefits for people with cancer and their family members. However, Black women with endometrial cancer more often have worse outcomes than white women.  Black women with endometrial cancer who test positive for an inherited mutation are less likely to see a genetic counselor. Given these disparities, Black women would benefit from better access to and referrals for genetic counseling. (Posted 12/14/23)

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