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Updated ENIGMA recommendations for reporting germline variants in cancer susceptibility genes and their translation into twenty languages - PubMed

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  • #Genetic Testing
  • #Variant Reporting
  • #Cancer Susceptibility
  • ENIGMA consortium updated recommendations for reporting germline variants in cancer susceptibility genes.
  • The project translated the recommendations into 20 languages, covering 11 widely spoken languages.
  • Aims to improve genetic literacy among healthcare providers and standardize variant reporting.
  • Aligns with recent BRCA1/BRCA2 specifications to ACMG/AMP rules by the ENIGMA Variant Curation Expert Panel.
  • Highlights country-specific differences in breast cancer risk assessment and management.
  • Seeks to minimize erroneous inferences and support informed decision-making in genetic testing for cancer predisposition.