2024
Addressing gaps in healthcare provider knowledge regarding germline testing for prostate cancer through development and testing of a virtual genetics board
Loeb S, Cheng H, Paller C, Weg E, Johnson J, Gross L, Keith S, Russo J, Hathaway F, Rivera A, Giri V. Addressing gaps in healthcare provider knowledge regarding germline testing for prostate cancer through development and testing of a virtual genetics board. Prostate Cancer And Prostatic Diseases 2024, 1-3. PMID: 38172199, DOI: 10.1038/s41391-023-00778-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 interviewsParticipantsTherapyTestingGuidelines on Germline Testing for Urologic Tumor Syndromes
Gomella P, Mark J, Giri V, Kelly W, Gomella L. Guidelines on Germline Testing for Urologic Tumor Syndromes. European Urology Focus 2022, 8: 670-673. PMID: 35803854, DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGermline testingCurrent guidelinesTumor syndromeTreatment of patientsScreening of patientsAvailability of testingDifferent organ systemsGenitourinary cancersGenitourinary tractUrologic cancersTreatment decisionsPatientsOrgan systemsGene mutationsCancerGenetic mutationsSyndromeFamily membersTreatmentGuidelinesMutationsTestingUse of geneticsTract
2021
Gaps in Public Awareness About BRCA and Genetic Testing in Prostate Cancer: Social Media Landscape Analysis
Loeb S, Massey P, Leader A, Thakker S, Falge E, Taneja S, Byrne N, Rose M, Joy M, Walter D, Katz M, Wong R, Selvan P, Keith S, Giri V. Gaps in Public Awareness About BRCA and Genetic Testing in Prostate Cancer: Social Media Landscape Analysis. JMIR Cancer 2021, 7: e27063. PMID: 34542414, PMCID: PMC8550715, DOI: 10.2196/27063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProstate cancerBreast cancerGenetic testingHereditary cancer riskBreast cancer contentGermline testingPCa managementCancer riskHealth professionalsBRCACancerBreastcancerCancer contentProstatecancerPublic awarenessPopulation awarenessSearch termsPrecision medicineSubset of tweetsTotal numberTestingGreater reachBRCA1/2Genetic Testing Guidelines and Education of Health Care Providers Involved in Prostate Cancer Care
Mark J, McDougall C, Giri V. Genetic Testing Guidelines and Education of Health Care Providers Involved in Prostate Cancer Care. Urologic Clinics Of North America 2021, 48: 311-322. PMID: 34210487, DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2021.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsGermline testingProstate cancerGenetic testing guidelinesFirst-line therapyCastration-resistant diseaseEarly-stage diseaseProstate cancer careHealth care providersGenetic test resultsPCA careCancer careCare providersScreening settingCancer implicationsPARP inhibitorsTesting guidelinesPossible roleDiseaseCareMenPractice strategiesOncologistsTestingTherapyCancer
2020
Practical Considerations and Challenges for Germline Genetic Testing in Patients With Prostate Cancer: Recommendations From the Germline Genetics Working Group of the PCCTC.
Szymaniak BM, Facchini LA, Giri VN, Antonarakis ES, Beer TM, Carlo MI, Danila DC, Dhawan M, George D, Graff JN, Gupta S, Heath E, Higano CS, Liu G, Molina AM, Paller CJ, Patnaik A, Petrylak DP, Reichert Z, Rettig MB, Ryan CJ, Taplin ME, Vinson J, Whang YE, Morgans AK, Cheng HH, McKay RR. Practical Considerations and Challenges for Germline Genetic Testing in Patients With Prostate Cancer: Recommendations From the Germline Genetics Working Group of the PCCTC. JCO Oncology Practice 2020, 16: 811-819. PMID: 32986533, PMCID: PMC7735040, DOI: 10.1200/op.20.00431.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGermline genetic testingProstate cancerGenetic testingNumber of patientsCritical unmet needCurrent guidelinesTesting deliveryPatientsUnmet needPrecision oncologyGenomic testingGenetic counselingGenetics providersGenetic servicesClinical workflowCancerOncologyLimited accessWorking GroupGuidelinesStandardized systemProvidersTestingClinic
2019
Introduction to the 2019 Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Consensus Program: 'Implementation of Genetic Testing for Inherited Prostate Cancer'.
Gomella L, Knudsen K, Giri V. Introduction to the 2019 Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Consensus Program: 'Implementation of Genetic Testing for Inherited Prostate Cancer'. Canadian Journal Of Urology 2019, 26: 1-4. PMID: 31629412.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsInherited prostate cancerGenetic testingProstate cancerFirst International Consensus ConferenceKimmel Cancer CenterProstate cancer riskInternational Consensus ConferenceCancer ConsensusCancer CenterThomas Jefferson UniversityCancer riskConsensus meetingConsensus conferenceCancerFollowTesting