Racial Differences in Germline Genetic Testing Completion Among Males With Pancreatic, Breast, or Metastatic Prostate Cancers

CONCLUSIONS: Overall rates of guideline-recommended genetic testing are low in males with pancreatic, breast, or metastatic prostate cancers. Racial disparities in genetic testing among males exist in a commercially insured population, mediated by net worth and household income; these disparities are not seen in the equal-access Veterans Health Administration. Alleviating financial and access barriers may mitigate racial disparities in genetic testing.PMID:38631387 | DOI:10.6004/jnccn.2023.7105

Source: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN - April 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jeffrey W Shevach Danielle Candelieri-Surette Julie A Lynch Rebecca A Hubbard Patrick R Alba Karen Glanz Ravi B Parikh Kara N Maxwell Source Type: research