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Promoting equitable genetic testing in ovarian cancer: the demonstration of improvement for molecular ovarian cancer testing (DEMO) project.

Elaine Yl Leung, Ionut Gabriel Funingana, Lisa Bird, Marie-Lyne Alcaraz, Anuji Evans, Anna Considine, Susan Freeman, Mercedes Jimenez-Linan, Catherine Spencer, Kiran Phanasan and 17 more

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Elaine Yl LeungInstitute of Cancer and Genomics Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK E.Leung@bham.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9748-7270
Ionut Gabriel FuninganaCancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Lisa BirdUniversity of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Marie-Lyne AlcarazCancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Anuji EvansCommunication and Media Team, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Anna ConsidineBirmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
Susan FreemanAddenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
Mercedes Jimenez-LinanAddenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
Catherine SpencerCity Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Kiran PhanasanCity Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Julie WinningQueen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Joo Ern AngAddenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
Christine ParkinsonAddenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
Kai Ren OngBirmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
Samantha ButlerWest Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
Oliver RidgwayWest Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
Ian CharlesCity Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Rachel PannellCity Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Parveen AbedinBirmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
William BoyleBirmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
Jamie EmeryCity Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Jayne Salter-ScottCity Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Sarah WilliamsQueen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Raji GanesanBirmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
Sudha SundarUniversity of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Janos BalegaCity Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
James D BrentonCancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

Funding

Wellcome Trust
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Abstract

Parallel genetic testing (testing for both tumour and germline gene changes) after the diagnosis of ovarian cancer should be considered the standard of care and is crucial to support treatment decisions. The demonstration of improvement for molecular ovarian cancer testing (DEMO) project aimed to develop patient-focused tools to promote equitable genetic care in diverse communities with high proportions of patients with limited English proficiency and biopsy guidelines to address the variations in specimen quality in different geographical regions in the UK. Our three work packages (WP) aimed to promote awareness by addressing the information gaps in different community groups (WP1), develop infrastructure to evaluate the different tissue collection pathways in different regions (WP2) and support continuing professional development (CPD) to encourage best practices with the involvement of patients (WP3). Our output included a multimedia multilanguage information package with paired National Health Service-branded written materials to support genetic testing after ovarian cancer diagnosis (https://ovarian.org.uk/demo-uk/), a scalable database to enable a multisite audit of parallel genetic testing pathways and a collection of CPD events that had patient involvement as an essential component. In addition, we have collaborated with patient and community groups to contribute to a national consensus guidance on genetic testing in ovarian cancer. Our co-production work has been recognised by local and regional awards as an exemplar for patient and public involvement (PPI). This has supported the start of a legacy co-production group in gynaeoncology (https://www.dhlnetwork.com/gohildas) to address the critical unmet need for sustainable and equity-oriented PPI to advocate for underserved communities. The DEMO project has contributed to raising awareness of the importance of equitable genetic care in ovarian cancer. We will continue to build on this groundwork to support future quality improvement projects and research, with the ultimate goal of improving the outcomes of patients with ovarian cancer.

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Genetic TestingOvarian NeoplasmsFemaleHumansQuality ImprovementUnited KingdomContinuing education, continuing professional developmentHealth professions educationPatient ParticipationQuality improvementWomen's health

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PMID40000103
PMCPMC11865723

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