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Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
February 17, 2020
Genetic similarities among some types of cancer
From the Lindstroem Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Removing barriers to precision treatment of metastatic prostate cancer
GENTleMEN study aims to help men with advanced disease access genetic testing and counseling
Chipping away at disparities in genetic studies
From the Carlson Lab, Public Health Sciences Division.
Common genetic disorder linked to increased death rate from cancer drug
Researchers recommend ‘caution’ when using the chemotherapy busulfan in patients with Gilbert’s syndrome
Progress in ‘precision prevention’ for colorectal cancer
New risk prediction model — not yet ready for clinical use — incorporates genetic, lifestyle and environmental risk factors
More than the 'Angelina Jolie Effect': BRCA testing spikes among breast cancer patients
Search for gene mutations began rising before actress revealed surgeries; better insurance coverage, access cited by experts
Testing without context
Nearly two-thirds of women who get tested for BRCA mutations don’t receive genetic counseling first
False positives in prenatal tests: Study reveals reason for flaws
Harmless variations in mothers’ DNA can trigger false positives in screen for chromosomal defects; study points to immediate fix test manufacturers can make
Family history of prostate cancer raises a woman's risk of breast cancer
Women’s Health Initiative study finds strongest association among African-American women
Hutchinson Center researcher secures $7.9 million NCI grant for esophageal cancer research
Study to evaluate genetic risk for Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma