Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Too Many Breast Cancer Survivors Miss Out On Genetic Screening

 The article “Too Many Breast Cancer Survivors Miss Out on Genetic Screening” highlights that one-third of cancer survivors miss out on genetic testing because only one-third qualify for it due to their insurance, according to the Journal of Clinical Oncology. But, half of breast cancer survivors are eligible for testing for follow-up care in genetic testing. It is also important to have a positive outcome, and it is essential to share those results with family members, which is crucial for familial awareness and preventive measures of cancer to have the genetic study found at value. The study conducted by Dr.Steven Katz, a professor in internal medicine and health management and policy at the University of Michigan, shows that there is. A rapidly growing movement simplifies clinical guidelines to increase access to genetic testing and the clinical impact of the results after diagnosis and survivors. There was more interest in direct-to-consumer genetic tests, which are less comprehensive compared to the more sophisticated testing and counseling available at hospitals and clinics. Genetic findings and communication within families are essential for making positive health decisions. Lastly, the value of professional genetic counseling and advanced testing methods in healthcare settings is significant in breast cancer and cancer in general. 


Thompson, D. (n.d.). Too many breast cancer survivors miss out on genetic screening. healthday. https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/too-many-breast-cancer-survivors-miss-out-on-genetic-screening 




2 comments:

  1. Early screening is important for finding any type of caner, and being able to try and find a solution before the problem becomes worse. I'm surprised that only one third of people's insurance covers this kind of testing and screening.

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  2. This raises concerns because only a small fraction of eligible patients are receiving the necessary follow-up care. Applying Dr. Katz's recommendations regarding simplifying and increasing accessibility of guidelines is a good start.

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