BioCentury
ARTICLE | Clinical News

BRACAnalysis regulatory update

March 5, 2012 8:00 AM UTC

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is seeking public comment on a draft research plan regarding genetic risk assessment and breast cancer early onset (BRCA) mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility. The plan includes proposed key questions to be systematically reviewed regarding the accuracy, benefit and adverse events of breast and ovarian cancer genetic testing. Comments are due March 27, with a final recommendation statement expected in late 2013. ...