Erasmus MC Cancer Institute introduces comprehensive DNA testing for CUP cancer patients in EMBRAZE region

The Erasmus MC Cancer Institute has started using comprehensive DNA testing for carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) cancer patients in the EMBRAZE region. The test identifies which patients are suited for standard cancer treatments, and which patients could benefit from experimental treatments. EMBRAZE is a cancer care network in the provinces of North Brabant and Zeeland.
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I know how important knowledge of hereditary predisposition to cancer can be. This is why I think it is so important that comprehensive patient reports include precisely that carrier information, if the patient wishes to be informed of it.