Opportunities and challenges of next-generation DNA sequencing for breast units  

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Pilgrim, S.M.

Jenis: Article from Article - diterbitkan di jurnal ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: BJS: British Journal of Surgery vol. 101 no. 08 (Jul. 2014), page 889-898.
Topik: generic testing; DNA; breast cancer; family historic; tumour; cowden syndrome; cell cycle control; mutation gens; genetics
Fulltext: bjs9458.pdf (177.13KB)

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Background The aim of this review is to introduce the topic of next-generation DNA sequencing, a new technology that is being introduced into clinical practice, and to explain the potential impact for breast cancer surgeons and the wider breast cancer multidisciplinary team. Methods The PubMed database was used to identify relevant studies relating to breast cancer genetics. This evidence was then used to provide context and background information to demonstrate how next-generation sequencing (NGS) might change breast cancer practice. Results With NGS, breast cancer clinicians will know whether their patients carry high-risk mutations in genes, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2, before the start of treatment. This could alter treatment decisions; for instance, more women might opt for mastectomy instead of breast-conserving surgery, or for bilateral rather than unilateral surgery. Conclusion The introduction of NGS will have a significant impact on breast cancer services in the near future. Speed of testing will improve in regions of the world where NGS is adopted in place of conventional sequencing, and, as costs decrease, genetic testing will also become accessible and realistic in less well funded health economies. This will create opportunities to improve patient treatment and challenges for the breast cancer multidisciplinary team.

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