JANUARY 16, 2020

Surveillance Endoscopy in Familial GI Cancer Syndromes: Yes or No?

The value of genetic testing in selected individuals with gastric cancer

David H. Ilson, MD, PhD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
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Gastric cancer is the fifth-leading malignancy globally and the third-leading cause of cancer-related mortality.1 Although heritable gastric cancer is uncommon, physicians need to take a family history and recognize potential familial gastric cancer syndromes. Guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network now advise consideration of genetic counseling for patients diagnosed with gastric cancer before they