2023
A generalizable machine learning framework for classifying DNA repair defects using ctDNA exomes
Ritch E, Herberts C, Warner E, Ng S, Kwan E, Bacon J, Bernales C, Schönlau E, Fonseca N, Giri V, Maurice-Dror C, Vandekerkhove G, Jones S, Chi K, Wyatt A. A generalizable machine learning framework for classifying DNA repair defects using ctDNA exomes. Npj Precision Oncology 2023, 7: 27. PMID: 36914848, PMCID: PMC10011564, DOI: 10.1038/s41698-023-00366-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic prostate cancerDDR gene alterationsProstate cancerGene alterationsDDR deficiencyOngoing clinical trialsPlasma cell-free DNADNA damage repair defectsLiquid biopsy specimensMismatch repair deficiencyLeukocyte DNA samplesBladder cancer samplesCell-free DNABiopsy specimensBladder cancerClinical trialsTreatment benefitMetastatic prostate
2022
Genetic testing in prostate cancer management: Considerations informing primary care
Giri V, Morgan T, Morris D, Berchuck J, Hyatt C, Taplin M. Genetic testing in prostate cancer management: Considerations informing primary care. CA A Cancer Journal For Clinicians 2022, 72: 360-371. PMID: 35201622, DOI: 10.3322/caac.21720.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsNational Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelinesProstate cancerPrimary careGenetic testingNetwork guidelinesFamily historyClinical trial optionsGermline genetic testingMetastatic prostate cancerPrimary care providersMultidisciplinary patient careProstate cancer managementRole of cliniciansHereditary cancer riskMultiple professional societiesComprehensive family historyPC survivorsGermline testingPC screeningAggressive diseasePoor outcomePC careClinical pathwayCancer managementCancer riskVirtual genetics board for enhancing knowledge and practice of prostate cancer genetic testing: The ENGAGEMENT study.
Giri V, Gross L, Cheng H, Russo J, Paller C, Johnson J, Weg E, Loeb S. Virtual genetics board for enhancing knowledge and practice of prostate cancer genetic testing: The ENGAGEMENT study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: 184-184. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.6_suppl.184.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic prostate cancerProstate cancerGermline testingGenetic counselingRisk of PCaEarly-stage prostate cancerBaseline surveyHigh-risk diseaseStandard of careCancer genetic testingCancer genetics knowledgeMedical oncologistsMedical oncologyClinical trial managementClinical trialsNurse practitionersCancer managementAcademic centersFavorable responseCase discussionRadiation oncologistsPCa screeningKnowledge scoreGenetic testingPractice settings
2021
Barriers and facilitators of germline genetic evaluation for prostate cancer.
Loeb S, Li R, Sanchez Nolasco T, Byrne N, Cheng H, Leader A, Giri V. Barriers and facilitators of germline genetic evaluation for prostate cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 28-28. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.6_suppl.28.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCoordination of careProstate cancerGenetic testingChronic Diseases frameworkGuideline-concordant careGermline genetic testingMetastatic prostate cancerGenetic counselingGermline testingLocalized diseasePatient factorsMedical oncologistsTherapeutic optionsCancer screeningPhysicians' knowledgeCurrent guidelinesPhysician educationRecent approvalRadiation oncologistsPractice settingsCancerDisease frameworkThematic saturationProstate Cancer GeneticsGenetic evaluation
2020
Knowledge and practice regarding prostate cancer germline testing among urologists: Gaps to address for optimal implementation✰,✰✰
Loeb S, Byrne N, Walter D, Makarov D, Wise D, Becker D, Giri V. Knowledge and practice regarding prostate cancer germline testing among urologists: Gaps to address for optimal implementation✰,✰✰. Cancer Treatment And Research Communications 2020, 25: 100212. PMID: 33091732, DOI: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2020.100212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGermline testingProstate cancerUrologic practicePCa family historyLocalized prostate cancerMetastatic prostate cancerFamily history criteriaDiverse practice settingsHypothetical case scenariosGermline evaluationU.S. urologistsCancer screeningOvarian cancerPractice patternsFamily historySpecific histologicPCa prognosisNational guidelinesAmerican Urological Association sectionYounger agePractice settingsTesting guidelinesHistory criteriaUrologistsGenetic counselingHereditary Prostate Cancer
Giri V, Beebe-Dimmer J, Cooney K. Hereditary Prostate Cancer. 2020, 283-292. DOI: 10.1201/9781351187435-33.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHereditary prostate cancerProstate cancerCancer syndromesGenetic testing guidelinesMetastatic prostate cancerProstate cancer riskOvarian cancer syndromeHereditary cancer syndromesPrecision oncology studyClinical featuresLynch syndromeFatal cancerCancer riskGenetic predispositionHereditary breastCancerGenetic testingFamilial clusteringTesting guidelinesSyndromeGermline geneticsOncology studiesCancer susceptibilityGermline variationClinical application