The Silver Ink

Sunday, March 7, 2021
Log in
  • United States & World
  • Techie
  • Business & Company News
  • Discovery
  • Lifestyle

Pages

  • About The Silver Ink
  • Advertising
  • Contact US
  • Investor Relations
  • Our Team
  • Privacy Policy GDPR
  • Sec Disclosure
  • Terms of Use

Recent Posts

  • David The Puzzle Man Butler Uses His Newfound Hobby to Help Community June 29, 2018
  • Diamond Thief Arrested in Chicago Days After Stealing $133,000 Worth of Precious Stones June 29, 2018
  • Colorado Goth Metal Band Founder Stabs Homeless Person to Death in Back Alley June 28, 2018
  • Irate South Carolina Woman Cusses Out Black Teens at Pool, Assaults Sheriff’s Deputy June 27, 2018
  • Georgia Couple Arrested For Keeping Mentally Challenged Daughter Locked Inside Room for Months June 27, 2018
  • Washington Man Paralyzed After Run-in With Gun-Toting Carjacker June 26, 2018
  • Autistic Boy Admitted to Emergency Room After Being Impaled By A Plank of Wood June 25, 2018

Researchers and patients question genetic tests for breast cancer detection

May 28, 2015 By Kyle Mills Leave a Comment

Email, RSS Follow

gene panel testingGenetic tests have detected the multiple hereditary genes that are suspected of being linked to breast cancer.

A group of international researchers has suggested that it’s not right to offer such genetic tests until there is strong evidence that they are valid and useful in clinical practice.

Myriad Genetics, Illumina Inc, Invitae are some of the companies which create such tests. The tests look for up to 100 inherited cancer genes, including more than 20 for breast cancer.

In June 2013, the US Supreme Court has invalidated patents held by Myraid on BRCA1 and BRCA2; this has resulted in increased popularity for such tests.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the genes which are believe to increase the risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers.

The researchers are actually not happy about including lesser known genes in the tests.

A breast cancer expert at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Fergus Couch, said that there is no way developed so far to precisely estimate risks of mutation that occur in many of the genes on the panels.

Couch and 16 other genetic experts called for not using such panel test until they are clinical validity has been established.

Dr. Susan Domchek, breast cancer expert at University of Pennsylvania and co-author of the study said, “It’s been pretty widely assumed that all of these genes on all of these panels have clear clinical validity, meaning the genes are clearly associated with cancer. The point of this article was to say, we’re not finished with that step yet.”

Earlier this month, the US Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services said that it is not reasonable or necessary to go for large panel tests for the BRCA genes that include genes not relevant to the patient.

The study is published in a paper on Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Email, RSS Follow

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, Dr. Susan Domchek, gene mutation, genetic tests for breast cancer, New England Journal of Medicine, researchers question genetic tests

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 24 other subscribers

first humans who arrived in North America

First Humans Arrived In North America 10000 Years Earlier

January 17, 2017 By Dave Smith Leave a Comment

gold coin

Rare Gold Coin Found In a Toy Pirate Treasure

October 27, 2016 By Kyle Mills Leave a Comment

clothing material

Air conditioning could be replaced with clothing material that keeps you cool

September 2, 2016 By Carrie Davis Leave a Comment

proxima centauri star

Scientific Breakthrough – Habitable Planet near Proxima Centauri

August 27, 2016 By Dave Smith Leave a Comment

USS independence

Deep Sea Exploration Of World War II Vessel

August 23, 2016 By Dave Smith Leave a Comment

statue of Zeus

Ancient Zeus Sacrifice Skeleton Found In Greece

August 12, 2016 By Dave Smith Leave a Comment

white robot

Robot Exoskeleton Could Improve Life Of The Disabled

August 11, 2016 By Dave Smith Leave a Comment

Bird Fossil Holds Answers to Life After Dinosaurs

October 30, 2015 By Dave Smith Leave a Comment

Polar Bears Are Slowly Dying Due to Climate Change

September 17, 2015 By Stephanie James Leave a Comment

Study Shows Birds Also Fall in Love

September 15, 2015 By Jeff Suchon Leave a Comment

Man-made Climate Change Produces the Highest Temperatures Ever

September 14, 2015 By Dave Smith Leave a Comment

Researchers Discover Why Sweetgrass Is An Efficient Insect Repellent

August 19, 2015 By Jeff Suchon Leave a Comment

The Drinkable Book Could Be The Easiest Way To Clean Water

August 18, 2015 By Jeff Suchon Leave a Comment

Study Reveals Venomous Frogs Are More Dangerous Than Pit Vipers

August 8, 2015 By Kyle Mills Leave a Comment

Related Articles

  • Woman applying face cream

    Facial Exercise Might Be an Effective Anti-Aging Technique (Study)

    Jan 6, 2018
  • yellow smiley balls with mood changes

    Unexpected Mood Changes Linked to What You Eat (Study)

    Dec 19, 2017
  • Quarreling partners in bed

    Poor Sleep Linked to Ruined Relationships

    Sep 12, 2017
  • A Lit Cigarette

    Vaping May Offer Gateway to Smoking, Study Suggests

    Aug 20, 2017
  • pouring to see what white wine tastes like

    Its Price Might Influence The Perception Of How Wine Tastes Like

    Aug 16, 2017
  • Three Obese Women

    2Bn People Struggle with Excess Weight Worldwide

    Jun 13, 2017
  • dried fruit variety in market

    The Dark Side of Allegedly Healthy Foods – What to Avoid When Eating Healthy

    Apr 26, 2017
  • robots in front of the world map

    Sex With Robots Could Replace Human Intimacy

    Sep 8, 2016
  • kid doing homework

    The Homework Debate

    Aug 27, 2016
  • ship in port

    Cruising Around After Retirement

    Aug 22, 2016

Categories

  • Automotive & Aviation Industry
  • Business & Company
  • Capital Markets
  • Discovery
  • entertainment
  • Health
  • IT & Diversified Sector
  • Lifestyle
  • Nature
  • Science
  • Techie
  • Uncategorized
  • United States & World
  • World

Copyright © 2021 thesilverink.com

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use · Contact

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more.