Disparities in Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment and Testing.
Oncol Nurs Forum
; 43(4): 519-23, 2016 07 01.
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| ID: mdl-27314195
ABSTRACT
Scientific and technologic advances in genomics have revolutionized genetic counseling and testing, targeted therapy, and cancer screening and prevention. Among younger women, African American and Hispanic women have a higher rate of cancers that are associated with hereditary cancer risk, such as triple-negative breast cancer, which is linked to poorer outcomes. Therefore, genetic testing is particularly important in diverse populations. Unfortunately, all races and ethnic groups are not well represented in current genetic testing practices, leading to disparities in cancer prevention and early detection.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Mama
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Etnicidade
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Testes Genéticos
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Disparidades em Assistência à Saúde
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Detecção Precoce de Câncer
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Racismo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article