Frank Sinicrope, MD, study co-chair and a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn (IMAGE)

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

Frank Sinicrope, MD, study co-chair and a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn

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“Sharing genetic information can be stressful and confusing, especially right after a cancer diagnosis,” said Frank Sinicrope, MD, study co-chair and a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. “Some patients aren’t sure how to explain test results, while others worry about upsetting loved ones. This study hopes to identify a clear, helpful approach that makes it easier for families to understand their risks and take preventive action.”

For more information on Alliance A212101 - Evaluation of Provider vs. Patient Mediated Cascade Genetic Testing of First-Degree Relatives of Patients with Newly Diagnosed Colorectal Cancer, visit ClinicalTrials.gov or https://bit.ly/CRCGene-Testing.

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