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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

CDC Features - Genetic Testing for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer



Note: the EGAPP group published several papers in 2009
(EGAPP supplementary evidence review DNA testing strategies aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality in Lynch Syndrome; Methods of the EGAPP Working Group Lynch Syndrome;  Recommendations EGAPP Working Group testing strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality in Lynch Syndrome)

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Center for Genomics and Public Health - EGAPP - What is EGAPP?



"The EGAPP Working Group concluded that all people with a new diagnosis of colorectal cancer should be offered counseling and educational materials about genetic testing for Lynch syndrome. 
The EGAPP™ Working GroupExternal Web 
Site Policy is an independent, non-governmental panel of scientists and health care experts from universities, industry, clinical practice, insurance companies, and public health who review available research and evidence to make recommendations about the use of genetic tests."

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