2022
Insight into how patients with prostate cancer interpret and communicate genetic test results: implications for families
Leader A, Mercado J, Klein A, Hyatt C, Gross L, Brandt R, Giri V. Insight into how patients with prostate cancer interpret and communicate genetic test results: implications for families. Journal Of Community Genetics 2022, 13: 547-556. PMID: 35869324, PMCID: PMC9681950, DOI: 10.1007/s12687-022-00603-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetic test resultsProstate cancerGenetic testingDiagnosis of PCaFamily membersClinical trial optionsGermline genetic testingPV/LPVRelevant family membersGenetic testing experiencesImmediate family membersPCa patientsCancer screeningPatientsTrial optionsPrecision therapyGenetic resultsGenetic counselorsTesting experienceThematic analysisCommunication barriersSemi-structured interviewsParticipantsTherapyTestingGermline testing and genetic counselling in prostate cancer
Russo J, Giri V. Germline testing and genetic counselling in prostate cancer. Nature Reviews Urology 2022, 19: 331-343. PMID: 35449224, PMCID: PMC9022414, DOI: 10.1038/s41585-022-00580-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate cancerCancer risk managementCancer riskGenetic testingHereditary cancer predisposition syndromesPre-test discussionUnique clinical featuresGermline pathogenic variantsPrecision medicineHealth care professionalsComplex management optionsAdditional cancer riskCancer predisposition syndromeHereditary cancer riskGenetic counsellingGermline testingMetastatic diseaseClinical featuresOptimal careMedical historyFamily historyPathogenic variantsPrecision therapyGene testingCancer
2019
Germline Genetic Testing in Advanced Prostate Cancer; Practices and Barriers: Survey Results from the Germline Genetics Working Group of the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium
Paller CJ, Antonarakis ES, Beer TM, Borno HT, Carlo MI, George DJ, Graff JN, Gupta S, Heath EI, Higano CS, McKay RR, Morgans AK, Patnaik A, Petrylak DP, Rettig MB, Ryan CJ, Taplin ME, Whang YE, Vinson J, Cheng HH, Giri VN, Group P. Germline Genetic Testing in Advanced Prostate Cancer; Practices and Barriers: Survey Results from the Germline Genetics Working Group of the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer 2019, 17: 275-282.e1. PMID: 31171481, PMCID: PMC6662206, DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2019.04.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Clinical Trials ConsortiumGermline genetic testingClinical Trials ConsortiumGenetic testingPCa patientsAdvanced prostate cancer patientsAdvanced prostate cancerMetastatic PCa patientsClinical trial eligibilityProstate cancer patientsPan-cancer panelCancer gene panelTrial eligibilityChoice of assayLocal diseaseCancer CenterAcademic oncologistsCancer patientsProstate cancerCancer treatment facilitiesPatientsBusy clinicPrecision therapyPersonalized treatmentWorking GroupGermline Testing for Men With Prostate Cancer: Navigating an Expanding New World of Genetic Evaluation for Precision Therapy and Precision Management
Giri V, Hyatt C, Gomella L. Germline Testing for Men With Prostate Cancer: Navigating an Expanding New World of Genetic Evaluation for Precision Therapy and Precision Management. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: jco.18.02181. PMID: 30978156, DOI: 10.1200/jco.18.02181.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2017
Inherited Mutations in Men Undergoing Multigene Panel Testing for Prostate Cancer: Emerging Implications for Personalized Prostate Cancer Genetic Evaluation
Giri V, Obeid E, Gross L, Bealin L, Hyatt C, Hegarty S, Montgomery S, Forman A, Bingler R, Kelly W, Dicker A, Winheld S, Trabulsi E, Chen D, Lallas C, Allen B, Daly M, Gomella L. Inherited Mutations in Men Undergoing Multigene Panel Testing for Prostate Cancer: Emerging Implications for Personalized Prostate Cancer Genetic Evaluation. JCO Precision Oncology 2017, 1: 1-17. PMID: 34164591, PMCID: PMC8210976, DOI: 10.1200/po.16.00039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFamily historyGenetic counselingMultigene testingEligibility criteriaPrecision therapyFH dataDNA repair genesReferral of menEarly-stage diseaseMultigene panel testingOvarian cancer syndromeStrong family historyCancer genetic evaluationStage/gradeRepair genesDetailed family historyPersonalized genetic counselingProstate cancer predispositionMetastatic diseaseCancer screeningMedical recordsProstate cancerBreast cancerMutation carriersHigh risk