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AGA releases BRCA risk guidance
Key clinical point: BRCA carrier status alone should not influence screening recommendations for colorectal cancer or pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Major finding: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is generally recommended only for BRCA carriers only if they have a family history of the disease.
Study details: A clinical practice update for risk-based screening of colorectal and pancreatic cancer.
Disclosures: The investigators reported no conflicts of interest.
Citation:
Kupfer SS et al. Gastroenterology. 2020 Apr 23. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.03.086.