Clinical Genetics: Basic Concepts for Oncology Practice
Clara Ibet Juárez-Vázquez 1, Ricardo Alejandro Lara-Aguilar 1, Francisco Javier Ochoa-Carrillo 2, Herbert García-Castillo 3
1 Fundación Vida en Genoma A.C., Mexico City, Mexico; 2 Editor in Chief, Gaceta Mexicana de Oncología (GAMO), Mexico City, Mexico; 3 Life in Genomics, Mexico City, Mexico
Clara Ibet Juárez-Vázquez, Ricardo Alejandro Lara-Aguilar, Francisco Javier Ochoa-Carrillo, Herbert García-Castillo
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*Correspondencia: Clara Ibet Juárez-Vázquez, Email no disponible
Resumen
Hereditary cancers are common in clinical oncology 5-10% of all diagnosed neoplasms are estimed to be hereditary cancer. Therefore, careful study of the family history, as well as knowledge of the basic principles of genetics is required to address this type of patient. The purpose of this article is to offer basic genetics concepts as a useful tool in oncology clinical practice with practical examples, as well as to justify why a genetics specialist should be part of the multidisciplinary team in patients with a suspected hereditary oncologic condition.
