Current practices and challenges in genetic testing and counseling for women with breast and ovarian cancer in Asia
Ava Kwong,
David S‐P Tan,
Jai Min Ryu
Abstract:AimThis study assesses current practices and challenges in genetic testing and counseling (GT and C) for breast cancer gene (BRCA)1/2 mutations in Asia, considering the increased risk of ovarian cancer (OC) and breast cancer (BC) in women carrying these mutations.MethodsInsights were gathered through a questionnaire from breast surgeons, gynecologists, oncologists, and genetic clinicians in 10 Asian countries: Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, and I… Show more
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