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Consensus for genes to be included on cancer panel tests offered by UK genetics services: guidelines of the UK Cancer Genetics Group

Overview of attention for article published in Journal of Medical Genetics, April 2018
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Title
Consensus for genes to be included on cancer panel tests offered by UK genetics services: guidelines of the UK Cancer Genetics Group
Published in
Journal of Medical Genetics, April 2018
DOI 10.1136/jmedgenet-2017-105188
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Amy Taylor, Angela F Brady, Ian M Frayling, Helen Hanson, Marc Tischkowitz, Clare Turnbull, Lucy Side

Abstract

Genetic testing for hereditary cancer predisposition has evolved rapidly in recent years with the discovery of new genes, but there is much debate over the clinical utility of testing genes for which there are currently limited data regarding the degree of associated cancer risk. To address the discrepancies that have arisen in the provision of these tests across the UK, the UK Cancer Genetics Group facilitated a 1-day workshop with representation from the majority of National Health Service (NHS) clinical genetics services. Using a preworkshop survey followed by focused discussion of genes without prior majority agreement for inclusion, we achieved consensus for panels of cancer genes with sufficient evidence for clinical utility, to be adopted by all NHS genetics services. To support consistency in the delivery of these tests and advice given to families across the country, we also developed management proposals for individuals who are found to have pathogenic mutations in these genes. However, we fully acknowledge that the decision regarding what test is most appropriate for an individual family rests with the clinician, and will depend on factors including specific phenotypic features and the family structure.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
Unknown 154 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Researcher 24 16%
Student > Master 22 14%
Student > Ph. D. Student 20 13%
Other 17 11%
Student > Postgraduate 11 7%
Other 21 14%
Unknown 39 25%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 49 32%
Medicine and Dentistry 42 27%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 7 5%
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science 3 2%
Nursing and Health Professions 3 2%
Other 9 6%
Unknown 41 27%
Attention Score in Context

Attention Score in Context

This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 19. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 14 August 2019.
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#1,783,880
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Outputs of similar age from Journal of Medical Genetics
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