Disparities in precision medicine-Examining germline genetic counseling and testing patterns among men with prostate cancer.

CONCLUSIONS: The results of the current study highlight that the role of social factors in contributing to disparities in genetic counseling and testing among men with prostate cancer. These results underscore the importance of developing novel strategies to tackle contributors of observed disparities including language, age, and insurance status.
PMID: 33158741 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Urologic Oncology - November 3, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Borno HT, Odisho AY, Gunn CM, Pankowska M, Rider JR Tags: Urol Oncol Source Type: research