Kallie Woods MS, CGC (she/her)
@kalliewoodsgc
Genetic Counselor for 7+ years | Regional MSL at Myriad | Opinions are my own
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28-10-2022 14:06:35
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Allison Kurian conclusions about Germline genetic testing use and results after a cancer diagnosis. ASCO #ASCO23 Myriad Genetics
Kurian et al presentation conclusions #ASCO23: Genetic testing use fell well below recommended guidelines from 2013-2121. đ Male breast 50% Ovarian 39% Pancreatic 6% (100% is Recommend)đł Complete data published in JAMA today. Congrats to all authors! Myriad Genetics
Hear how Dr Westgate has implemented genetic testing routinely into her practice. #ASCO23 Myriad Genetics
There is an under testing problem- specifically in populations that have been historically underrepresented. We MUST do better for our patients ASCO Myriad Genetics #ASCO23 Allison Kurian ASBrS SGO
PRS initially was not validated in those populations outside of European populations but weâve done a lot of work to be able to provide this information for ALL patients - Myriad Genetics #asco23
We have proven that combined residual polygenic risk scores (TC plus PRS) is more accurate than TC alone in predicting risk Myriad Genetics #ASCO23
Dr Olopade discussing the Myriad Genetics combined PRS with TC 8 for ALL ancestries stratifies breast cancer risk beyond clinical factors currently used in the clinic. #ASCO23
#ASCO23 day 4 included another pair of sneakers and 11,300 steps. The next question is, do I ramp up my last day of #ASCOsteps by taking the train to the airport or do I Uber? Myriad Genetics
Dr. Jonathan Tward (Jonathan Tward), Huntsman Cancer Institute at University of Utah Health, presented a poster on "Predicting Absolute Benefit in Risk of Metastasis of ADT added to Radiation Therapy in Patients with Newly Diagnosed #ProstateCancerâ Read the full abstract: meetings.asco.org/abstracts-pres⌠#ASCO23
Check out our poster âActive Surveillance Selection and Durability in Men with NCCN Intermediate Risk, Localized Prostate Cancer Who Had Genetic Testingâ being presented at #WSAUA23. @ProlarisTest Myriad Genetics
I may not have been able to find FedEx East/Lakeside to pick up my poster, but I did find a nice view! Come see me tomorrow at poster ASD35 Barriers to Care: When insurance does not cover hereditary cancer genetic testing in unaffected individuals. #NSGC23 Myriad Genetics
Come join us on Friday night! For each attendee Myriad Genetics will be donating to two patient advocacy groups! #NSGC23
#NSGC23 hasn't even officially started but my futile search for FedEx at McCormick Place led to 9,778 #NSGCsteps. The question is, will tomorrow bring more or less?! Myriad Genetics team, you got your sneakers ready?
We are proud to join Illumina Ambry Genetics Quest Diagnostics Oncology Volpara Health AliveAndKickn and @FacingOurRisk to help increase evidence-based access to genetic testing for people with or at risk of hereditary cancers. Read the press release: brnw.ch/21wItBK