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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pilot study of a culturally sensitive intervention to promote genetic counseling for breast cancer risk

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background Despite the benefits of genetic counseling and testing, uptake of cancer genetic services is generally low and Black/African American (Black) women are substantially less likely to receive genetic services than non-Hispanic White women.
Vida Henderson, Jessica M. Madrigal, Le’ Chaun Kendall, Pooja Parekh, Jennifer Newsome, Ifeanyi Beverly Chukwudozie, De Lawnia Comer-Hagans, Vickii Coffey, Giesela Grumbach, Shirley Spencer, Carolyn Rodgers, Ravneet Kaur, Lara Balay, Tara Maga, Zo Ramamonjiarivelo, Catherine Balthazar, Robert Winn, Karriem Watson, Angela Odoms-Young, Kent F. Hoskins   +19 more
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Midwives’ Approach to Genetic Diseases and Genetic Counseling in Denizli, Turkey

, 2006
The purpose of this study was to evaluate Denizli midwives' self-reported knowledge of genetic diseases and genetic counseling. Data was collected on forms that obtained information about midwives approaches to basic genetics, genetic disorders, and ...
Beyza Akdağ, Tomatır, Ayşe Gaye, Aysun Özşahin, Akdağ, Beyza, Sorkun, H.C., Ayşe Gaye Tomatır, Özşahin, Aysun, Huriye Demirhan, Hülya Çetin Sorkun, Demirhan, Huriye   +9 more
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Comparative Drug Response Profiling in Neuroblastoma Cell Lines and Patient‐Derived Tumor Organoids

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT High‐risk neuroblastoma remains a leading cause of pediatric cancer mortality, and improved preclinical models are needed to guide therapeutic developments. We screened seven high‐risk neuroblastoma cell lines and three patient‐derived tumor organoids with 528 compounds alongside bone marrow controls, and compared them with external datasets ...
Krzysztof Wierbiłowicz, Se Whee Sammy Park, Aironas Los, Ernest Liu, Nona Struyf, Tom Erkers, Sören Lehmann, Jan J. Molenaar, Jakob Stenman, Olli Kallioniemi, Päivi Östling, Brinton Seashore‐Ludlow, Kasper Karlsson   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge assessment and psychological impact of genetic counseling in people at risk for familial FTD

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, 2021
Introduction The decision to undergo genetic testing for familial frontotemporal dementia (fFTD) is challenging and complex. When counseling individuals, clinicians need to know what individuals understand about the type of fFTD for which they may be at ...
Bonnie Wong, Diane Lucente, Samantha Krivensky, Erin Krahn, Jason Karlawish, Bradford C. Dickerson   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A case-based approach to the development of practice-based competencies for accreditation of and training in graduate programs in genetic counseling [PDF]

, 1996
The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) sponsored a consensus development conference with participation from directors of graduate programs in genetic counseling, board members, and expert consultants.
Morris B. Fiddler, Baker, Diane L., Fine, Beth A., Fiddler, Morris B., Beth A. Fine, Diane L. Baker   +5 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic counseling development and milestone in Oman

Genetics in Medicine Open
Genetic counseling as an emerging profession has seen an expansion around the world. In the Sultanate of Oman, the profession has developed with the establishment of clinical and biochemical genetic services in 2010 and genetic counseling services in ...
Khalsa Al-Kharusi, Chantel Van Wyk, Mariya Al Hinai, Amel Al-Fori, Zandre Bruwer   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Painting a portrait: Analysis of national health survey data for cancer genetic counseling

Cancer Medicine, 2019
Background Despite a growing body of literature describing the geographic and sociodemographic distribution of cancer genetic testing, work focused on these domains in cancer genetic counseling is limited.
Monica H. Stamp, Ora K. Gordon, Christopher P. Childers, Kimberly K. Childers   +3 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source