China Oncology ›› 2023, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (11): 1041-1064.doi: 10.19401/j.cnki.1007-3639.2023.11.010

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Expert consensus on genetic counseling in gynecological oncology (2023 edition)

  

  1. Gynecologic Oncology Genetic Counseling Collaboration Group, Chinese Tertiary Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital/Materning and Child Healthcare Hospital Alliance; Integrated Chinese and Western Endometrial Cancer Professional Committee, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
  • Received:2023-09-19 Revised:2023-10-13 Online:2023-11-30 Published:2023-12-14

Abstract:

With the increasing applications of high-throughput genome sequencing technology, there is a growing recognition of the important roles of genetic factors in the occurrence and development of gynecological tumors. Genetic counseling is widely adopted in various aspects of precision medicine in tumor screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. From March to September 2023, more than 20 clinical experts in gynecological oncology from Gynecologic Oncology Genetic Counseling Collaboration Group, Chinese Tertiary Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital/Materning and Child Healthcare Hospital Alliance and Integrated Chinese and Western Endometrial Cancer Professional Committee, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, collaborated with multidisciplinary experts in epidemiology and evidence-based medicine research. Together, We conducted preliminary research on clinical issues, held special meetings with methodology experts, and convened extensive discussions with the clinical experts in gynecological oncology to draft the “expert consensus on genetic counseling in gynecological oncology (2023 edition)”. This consensus covers various aspects, including the background, characteristics and common types of hereditary tumors, genetic tumor testing, eligible populations for genetic counseling, the process and content of genetic counseling, as well as recommended resources. It follows the evidence grading system of the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine and ultimately presents 16 expert consensus statements and recommendations. We hope that this consensus will empower clinical practitioner in gynecological oncology to better identify hereditary tumors, enabling them to provide more accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients, as well as effective preventative measures and reproductive management for their family members. This consensus will be periodically updated to align with the advancements in diagnosis and treatment of gynecological tumors and genetic counseling related fields.

Key words: Gynecological oncology, Genetic factors, Genetic counseling, Expert consensus

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