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Kahn RM, Selenica P, Boerner T, Roche KL, Xiao Y, Sia TY, Maio A, Kemel Y, Sheehan M, Salo-Mullen E, Breen KE, Zhou Q, Iasonos A, Grisham RN, O'Cearbhaill RE, Chi DS, Berger MF, Kundra R, Schultz N, Ellenson LH, Stadler ZK, Offit K, Mandelker D, Aghajanian C, Zamarin D, Sabbatini P, Weigelt B, Liu YL. Pathogenic germline variants in non-BRCA1/2 homologous recombination genes in ovarian cancer: Analysis of tumor phenotype and survival. Gynecol Oncol 2024; 180:35-43. [PMID: 38041901 PMCID: PMC10922242 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To define molecular features of ovarian cancer (OC) with germline pathogenic variants (PVs) in non-BRCA homologous recombination (HR) genes and analyze survival compared to BRCA1/2 and wildtype (WT) OC. METHODS We included patients with OC undergoing tumor-normal sequencing (MSK-IMPACT) from 07/01/2015-12/31/2020, including germline assessment of BRCA1/2 and other HR genes ATM, BARD1, BRIP1, FANCA, FANCC, NBN, PALB2, RAD50, RAD51B, RAD51C, and RAD51D. Biallelic inactivation was assessed within tumors. Progression-free (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were calculated from pathologic diagnosis using the Kaplan-Meier method with left truncation. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed in a subset. RESULTS Of 882 patients with OC, 56 (6.3%) had germline PVs in non-BRCA HR genes; 95 (11%) had BRCA1-associated OC (58 germline, 37 somatic); and 59 (6.7%) had BRCA2-associated OC (40 germline, 19 somatic). High rates of biallelic alterations were observed among germline PVs in BRIP1 (11/13), PALB2 (3/4), RAD51B (3/4), RAD51C (3/4), and RAD51D (8/10). In cases with WES (27/35), there was higher tumor mutational burden (TMB; median 2.5 [1.1-6.0] vs. 1.2 mut/Mb [0.6-2.6]) and enrichment of HR-deficient (HRD) mutational signatures in tumors associated with germline PALB2 and RAD51B/C/D compared with BRIP1 PVs (p < 0.01). Other features of HRD, including telomeric-allelic imbalance (TAI) and large-scale state transitions (LSTs), were similar. Although there was heterogeneity in PFS/OS by gene group, only BRCA1/2-associated OC had improved survival compared to WT OC (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS OCs associated with germline PVs in non-BRCA HR genes represent a heterogenous group, with PALB2 and RAD51B/C/D associated with an HRD phenotype.
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- Ryan M Kahn
- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Sloan Kettering Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Sloan Kettering Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Clinical Genetics Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Clinical Genetics Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Clinical Genetics Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Clinical Genetics Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Clinical Genetics Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Clinical Genetics Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
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Breen KE, Symecko H, Spielman K, Gebert R, Shah IH, Pundock S, Batson M, Narayan VK, Stadler ZK, Autio KA, Abida W, Danila DC, Scher HI, Morris MJ, Hamilton JG, Robson ME, Domchek SM, Carlo MI. Clinical Impact of a Rapid Genetic Testing Model for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients. J Urol 2023; 209:918-927. [PMID: 36974724 PMCID: PMC10081955 DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Genetic testing may alter clinical management for individuals with metastatic prostate cancer by identifying additional therapies. Traditional counseling models are unlikely to enable time-sensitive therapeutic decision-making. This study aimed to determine the feasibility and clinical impact of an alternative hereditary genetic testing model. MATERIALS AND METHODS As part of a multicenter, single-arm prospective trial, individuals with advanced prostate cancer were referred by their oncologist for testing of 14 genes associated with hereditary prostate cancer. Pretest education (brochure and video) was provided in the oncology clinic. Questionnaires assessing participant satisfaction with both pretest education and decision to undergo genetic testing were collected. A genetic counselor contacted participants by phone to obtain family history and discuss results. Medical records were queried to determine whether a change in clinical management was discussed. RESULTS Of 501 participants consented to germline analysis, 51 (10.2%) had at least 1 pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant. Change in treatment was discussed with 22/48 (45.8%) of eligible participants who tested positive. Feasibility of this model was assessed by participant satisfaction and turnaround time. Average±SD satisfaction with the pretest education (15.5±2.2, 4-20 scale) and with the decision to undergo genetic testing (17.1±2.9, 4-20 scale) were both high. Results were returned 20 days (median) after sample collection. CONCLUSIONS Oncologist-initiated germline genetic testing in collaboration with a genetic counselor is a feasible approach to testing advanced prostate cancer patients with impactful clinical actionability. The testing model and educational material serve as resources to clinicians treating prostate cancer patients.
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- Kelsey E. Breen
- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Breen KE, Tuman M, Bertelsen CE, Sheehan M, Wylie D, Fleischut MH, Offit K, Stadler ZK, Salo-Mullen EE, Hamilton JG. Factors Influencing Patient Preferences for Telehealth Cancer Genetic Counseling During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JCO Oncol Pract 2021; 18:e462-e471. [PMID: 34652959 DOI: 10.1200/op.21.00301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE With onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth became the primary modality for health care appointments. This study examined patient experiences with and preferences for telehealth at a cancer genetic counseling clinic throughout the first 6 months of the pandemic (March-August 2020). METHODS An anonymous survey assessed patient demographics; usage and prior experience with technology; emotional responses, technical experiences, and satisfaction with the telehealth appointment (via the Genetic Counseling Satisfaction Scale and Visit-Specific Satisfaction Questionnaire); preference for future telehealth; and recommendation of telehealth to others. RESULTS Among 380 respondents, most were highly satisfied with the telehealth appointment (with 65.6% and 66.4% of participants completing the Genetic Counseling Satisfaction Scale and Visit-Specific Satisfaction Questionnaire, respectively). Multivariable analyses indicated several notable findings. Adjusting for relevant covariates, participants with less education felt significantly more concerned about telehealth than those with highest educational attainment. Participants age 40-69 years were generally more comfortable, relieved, and grateful that their appointment was scheduled as telehealth than were those older than 70 years. Women were marginally more relieved and grateful for telehealth appointments than men. As the pandemic progressed, significantly more participants were highly satisfied with their telehealth appointment and participants trended toward having greater preferences for future telehealth use. Most participants (78.6%) would recommend telehealth to others, although 50.8% preferred future in-person appointments. CONCLUSION As the pandemic progressed, patients expressed increasing preferences for and satisfaction with telehealth. Service delivery models that incorporate individual patient preferences should be developed with special consideration to factors such as age, sex, and education level.
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- Kelsey E Breen
- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Strategy and Innovation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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Barnett M, Breen KE, Kennedy JA, Hernandez M, Matsoukas K, MacGregor M. Psychosocial interventions and needs among individuals and families with Li-Fraumeni syndrome: A scoping review. Clin Genet 2021; 101:161-182. [PMID: 34355387 DOI: 10.1111/cge.14042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a rare cancer predisposition syndrome caused by germline mutations in the TP53 gene, is associated with significant lifetime risk of developing cancer and warrants extensive and long-term surveillance. There are psychosocial impacts on individuals and families living with this condition, from the initial diagnosis throughout multiple stages across the lifespan, but these impacts have not been systematically reviewed and organized. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesize and characterize the literature on psychosocial screening and outcomes, educational needs, support services, and available interventions for patients and families with LFS. A systematic search of six databases was most recently conducted in August 2020: (PubMed/MEDLINE (NLM), EMBASE (Elsevier), Cochrane Library (Wiley), CINAHL (EBSCO), PsycINFO (OVID), and Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics). A total of 15 757 titles were screened, and 24 articles included. Several important themes were identified across studies: factors associated with TP53 genetic testing, LFS surveillance, psychological outcomes, and communication. Findings related to these themes were organized into age-specific categories (age agnostic/across the lifespan, childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, and adulthood).
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- Marie Barnett
- Department of Psychiatry, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, USA
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- Medical Library, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, USA.,Medical Library, City University of New York School of Medicine, New York City, USA
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Bergstrom KL, Brander TE, Breen KE, Naik H. Experiences from the epicenter: Professional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on genetic counselors in New York. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet 2020; 187:28-36. [PMID: 33225573 PMCID: PMC7753596 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.c.31855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the delivery of healthcare services, including genetic counseling. This study assessed the professional impact of the pandemic on genetic counselors (GCs) and evaluated how genetics service delivery models changed in New York State (NYS). One hundred sixty-five NYS GCs participated in an anonymous survey. Clinic structure, telegenetics (video and/or telephone consultations) use and acceptability, and professional practices before and during the pandemic were compared. The most frequently reported consultation type shifted from in-person only (49%) before the pandemic to telegenetics only (39%) during. Most were satisfied with video (93.1%) and telephone (81.4%) telegenetics. Additionally, 93.5% of participants expressed a desire to continue using telegenetics after the pandemic resolves. Common obstacles included difficulties coordinating sample collection (60.2%) and obtaining written consent for testing (57.6%). Billing methods for consultations during the pandemic did not change significantly. Participants were asked about NYS's lack of licensure, which restricts billing options. Most felt that genetic counseling licensure would benefit the profession (92.6%), the public (88.5%), and their institution/company (74.5%). This study provides insight into the effects of the rapid adoption of telegenetics and can guide future discussions about best practices for its use even after the health crisis resolves.
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, New York, USA
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Breen KE, Carlo MI, Kemel Y, Maio A, Chen YB, Zhang L, Ceyhan-Birsoy O, Mandelker D. Fumarate hydratase c.914T > C (p.Phe305Ser) is a pathogenic variant associated with hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer syndrome. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2020; 8:e1293. [PMID: 32463173 PMCID: PMC7434728 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.1293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer syndrome (HLRCC), caused by heterozygous germline pathogenic variants in the FH, confers an increased risk for cutaneous and uterine leiomyomas and renal cancer. Methods About 13,722 advanced cancer patients, including 560 with renal cell carcinoma, had germline analysis performed in the context of tumor‐normal sequencing under an IRB approved protocol. Results We report two unrelated individuals with early onset kidney cancer who both carried the c.914C > T (p.Phe305Ser) germline variant in the FH. Both tumors exhibited loss of FH staining by immunohistochemistry and/or positive 2SC staining. Subsequent familial testing discovered that a daughter of a proband who carried the variant had both cutaneous and uterine leiomyomas. Conclusion This combination of evidence suggests that the FH c.914C > T (p.Phe305Ser) is pathogenic for HLRCC.
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- Kelsey E Breen
- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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- Niehaus Center for Inherited Cancer Genomics, Sloan Kettering Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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