Familial Cancer: Opportunities for Early Detection - ACED Masterclass
Familial Cancer: Opportunities for Early Detection - ACED Masterclass
Dr Emma Woodward is a Consultant clinical Geneticist and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. High-risk single gene disorders account for ≈5-10% of cancers with lower risk alleles accounting for a further ≈10-15%. This patient group are unique in having a markedly elevated lifetime risk of developing particular cancer types and propensity to multiple primary tumours. However, there are significant opportunities for cancer prevention and early detection strategies in the individual and their at-risk family members. Here I discuss how cancer prevention and early detection care of these patients and their families reduces cancer burden and provides unique insights into underlying biology and opportunities for novel research strategies.
Daniel Kelberman | |
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7/8/2021 | |
00:55:55 | |
ACED, Early detection, cancer, familial cancer | |
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