Active clinical trials for "Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome"

Breast cancer (BC) is a major health problem and the most prevalent cancer among women.In a substantial proportion of familial cases, germ-line mutations in either BRCA1/2 can be detected. The only proven modality for active risk reduction (rather than passive early detection), is prophylactic surgery - prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy. While the majority of Jewish mutation carriers elect to undergo prophylactic oophorectomy at about age 40 years, in Israel only a minority perform prophylactic mastectomy. Another ramification of being a mutation carrier is the emotional stress associated with that discovery.Genetic information has profound implications for mutation carriers. The IBSR (Inquiry-based stress reduction) intervention, developed by Byron Katie, trains participants to reduce their perceived level of stress by self-inquiry of their thoughts and beliefs connected to stressful circumstances or symptoms. This meditative process, named "The Work", enables the participants to identify and question the stressful thoughts that cause their suffering. The core of IBSR is simply four questions and a turnaround, which is a way of experiencing the opposite of what the participant believes. This process is simple, powerful and provides skills for self-inquiry and management of stressful thoughts that can be easily implemented in daily life [ ]. Therefore, on the basis of previous data and beneficial observations we postulate that the clinical utility of IBSR mediation program may improve psychological and physical symptoms and quality of life among asymptomatic (oncologically healthy) BRCA1/ BRCA2 mutation carriers. Thus, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial to scientifically investigate the effect of this intervention effects on BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.

Randomized controlled trial to look at early complications, cosmetic outcome, patient satisfaction and thickness of the tissue overlying the implant at the lower pole in immediate implant based breast reconstruction after Skin or Nipple Sparing Mastectomy with either a mesh (TiLOOP Bra) or an ADM (Protexa). Multicenter austrian trial with four breast cancer centers, 50 patients randomized 1:1 in the TiLoop or Protexa group.

The purpose of this study is to identify the most effective means of follow-up for women who screen positive on B-RST (Breast Cancer Genetics Referral Screening Tool) applied in the standard clinical setting of mammography, to maximize the number who are referred to and receive cancer genetic counseling services. The clinical utility of B-RST 3.0 will also be evaluated by determining the number seen who are appropriate for genetic testing, undergo genetic testing and are found to carry a hereditary cancer gene mutations with medical management implications for the patient and family. The long-term goal is to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with hereditary causes of breast and ovarian cancer among patients seen in the Emory/Winship system.

Based on studies of "Inherited Susceptible Genes Among Epithelial Ovarian Cancer" (NCT03015376, clinicaltrials.gov) and "Cohort Study of Universal Screening for Lynch Syndrome in Chinese Patients of Endometrial Cancer" (NCT03291106, clinicaltrials.gov), we provide risk-reducing surgeries of salpingo-oophorectomy with/without hysterectomy for healthy carriers with mutation genes of hereditary ovarian cancer, which is defined ovarian cancer with relevant pathogenic mutations.

The primary objective of this small feasibility pilot study is to demonstrate that implant-based breast reconstruction (after treatment for cancer) can successfully be performed without prolonged drain placement, using a tissue expander with a reservoir and in-office transcutaneous fluid aspiration. Secondly, the investigators aim to provide enough confidence in this technique that a larger study can be performed to demonstrate fewer complications (infection, drain-related pain and re-operation rates) when compared to the use of conventional tissue expanders and/or implants with prolonged drain placement.

Objectives: - To evaluate the attitudes and opinions of women undergoing genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome, both before and after testing, in regards to pregnancy and fertility Hypothesis: -Factors that will increase the percentage of women endorsing prenatal diagnostic testing will include a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer, having had a mother or sister die of breast or ovarian cancer, and testing positive for a BRCA mutation.

This study is being conducted to learn more about family communication of genetic risk information. Semi-structured interviews lasting up to one hour will be conducted with three populations: parent/child pairs at risk for Huntington's Disease, parent/child pairs at risk for hereditary cancer, and genetic counselors.

This study is about understanding the use of a genetic test (Myriad Genetics myRisk panel) that analyzes 25 genes related to different hereditary cancer conditions. The investigators hope to learn more about how this type of genetic test is used clinically. The investigators also hope to understand more about the experience of individuals and families who undergoing this test of genetic testing.

Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of the germline mutations in the BRCA 1/2 and mismatch repair genes in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and their relatives, and related somatic mutations in tumor tissues in the northern part of china. Patients and methods: A multicenter prospective study will be hold in the northern part of china form 2017. About 1000 female patients with epithelial ovarian cancer and their ralatives will be tested for germline mutations in the BRCA 1/2 and mismatch repair genes and related somatic mutations in tumor tissues, regardless of the family history. Study type: Observational Official title: Prevalence study of germline mutations in susceptibility ovarian cancer genes in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer and somatic mutations in their tumor tissures in the northern part of china. Enrollment: 1000

In order to best meet the needs of all those affected by the genetic risk of cancer in our region, it is important to identify the factors likely to influence the course leading to the GENEPY surveillance network. The aim of this study is to evaluatie the adhesion to the network of care of people at genetic risk of cancer in Midi-Pyrénées (GENEPY).