2022
Insight into how patients with prostate cancer interpret and communicate genetic test results: implications for families
Leader A, Mercado J, Klein A, Hyatt C, Gross L, Brandt R, Giri V. Insight into how patients with prostate cancer interpret and communicate genetic test results: implications for families. Journal Of Community Genetics 2022, 13: 547-556. PMID: 35869324, PMCID: PMC9681950, DOI: 10.1007/s12687-022-00603-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetic test resultsProstate cancerGenetic testingDiagnosis of PCaFamily membersClinical trial optionsGermline genetic testingPV/LPVRelevant family membersGenetic testing experiencesImmediate family membersPCa patientsCancer screeningPatientsTrial optionsPrecision therapyGenetic resultsGenetic counselorsTesting experienceThematic analysisCommunication barriersSemi-structured interviewsParticipantsTherapyTestingGuidelines on Germline Testing for Urologic Tumor Syndromes
Gomella P, Mark J, Giri V, Kelly W, Gomella L. Guidelines on Germline Testing for Urologic Tumor Syndromes. European Urology Focus 2022, 8: 670-673. PMID: 35803854, DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGermline testingCurrent guidelinesTumor syndromeTreatment of patientsScreening of patientsAvailability of testingDifferent organ systemsGenitourinary cancersGenitourinary tractUrologic cancersTreatment decisionsPatientsOrgan systemsGene mutationsCancerGenetic mutationsSyndromeFamily membersTreatmentGuidelinesMutationsTestingUse of geneticsTract
2019
Exploring Asian Indian views about cancer and participation in cancer research: an evaluation of a culturally tailored educational intervention
Giri V, Selvan P, Mohanty S, Lum R, Serrao S, Leader A. Exploring Asian Indian views about cancer and participation in cancer research: an evaluation of a culturally tailored educational intervention. Journal Of Community Genetics 2019, 11: 193-203. PMID: 31522341, PMCID: PMC7062964, DOI: 10.1007/s12687-019-00436-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer riskCancer risk assessmentAsian IndiansGenetic testingEducational interventionGenetic testing useCancer risk perceptionRisk factorsCancer incidenceCommunity settingsClinical researchMedical research studiesPilot studyTesting useCancerAI populationsRisk perceptionInterventionRisk assessmentUnited StatesCancer researchRiskFamily membersEducational effortsSignificant changes