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ArticleThe oncologist2023

Adherence to NCCN Genetic Testing Guidelines in Pancreatic Cancer and Impact on Treatment.

Fionnuala Crowley, Sonal Gandhi, Michelle Rudshteyn, Mantej Sehmbhi, Deirdre J Cohen

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Article in The oncologist, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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15 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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  7. Enhancing management of pancreatic cancer: impact of a same day multidisciplinary clinic on access to guideline-directed care.HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association · 2025
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  14. Hereditary Cancer Clinics Improve Adherence to NCCN Germline Testing Guidelines for Pancreatic Cancer.Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Fionnuala CrowleyDepartment of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Morningside West, New York, NY, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9101-3912
Sonal GandhiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Morningside West, New York, NY, USA.
Michelle RudshteynDepartment of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Mantej SehmbhiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Morningside West, New York, NY, USA.
Deirdre J CohenDepartment of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · USMount Sinai Hospital · USMount Sinai Hospital · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) 2019 Guidelines recommend universal germline (GL) testing for patients (pts) with pancreatic cancer (PC), given germline mutations (gMut) can occur at a similar rate irrespective of an individual's family history of cancer. Molecular analysis of tumors in those with metastatic disease is also recommended. We aimed to determine rates of genetic testing at our institution, factors associated with testing, and outcomes of those tested.

methodsFrequency of GL and somatic testing was examined in pts diagnosed with non-endocrine PC, with >2 visits between June 2019 and June 2021 at the Mount Sinai Health System. The clinicopathological variables and treatment outcomes were also recorded.

resultsA total of 149 pts met the inclusion criteria. Sixty-six pts (44%) underwent GL testing: 42 (28%) at time of diagnosis with the remainder later in treatment. The rate of GL testing increased every year: 33% (2019), 44% (2020), and 61% (2021). A family history of cancer was the only variable associated with the decision to perform GL testing. Eight pts (12% of pts tested) had pathological gMut: BRCA1 (1), BRCA2 (1), ATM (2), PALB2 (2), NTHL1 (1), both CHEK2 and APC (1). Neither gBRCA pt received a PARP inhibitor, all except one received first-line platinum. Ninety-eight pts (65.7%) had molecular tumor testing (66.7% of patients with metastases). Two pts with BRCA2 somatic mut did not have GL testing. Three pts received targeted therapies.

conclusionGenetic testing based on provider discretion results in low rates of GL testing. Early results of genetic testing can have an impact on treatment decisions and trajectory of disease. Initiatives to increase testing are needed but must be feasible in real-world clinic settings.

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Genetic TestingPancreatic NeoplasmsBRCA2 ProteinGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGerm-Line MutationHumansBRCA2 Protein

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