Featured Publications
Genetic Risk Prediction for Prostate Cancer: Implications for Early Detection and Prevention
Seibert T, Garraway I, Plym A, Mahal B, Giri V, Jacobs M, Cheng H, Loeb S, Helfand B, Eeles R, Morgan T. Genetic Risk Prediction for Prostate Cancer: Implications for Early Detection and Prevention. European Urology 2023, 83: 241-248. PMID: 36609003, DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2022.12.021.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsTimes higher riskGenetic risk scoreHigh genetic risk scoreLethal prostate cancerProstate cancerHigh genetic riskHigh riskRare pathogenic mutationsHealthy lifestyleEarly detectionPCa riskRisk predictionHigh-grade prostate cancerGenetic riskAggressive prostate cancerProstate cancer riskGenetic risk assessmentDNA damage repair genesGenetic risk predictionPCa mortalityAggressive diseaseLeading causeFamily historyCancer riskElevated risk
2024
BRCA1, BRCA2, and Associated Cancer Risks and Management for Male Patients
Cheng H, Shevach J, Castro E, Couch F, Domchek S, Eeles R, Giri V, Hall M, King M, Lin D, Loeb S, Morgan T, Offit K, Pritchard C, Schaeffer E, Szymaniak B, Vassy J, Katona B, Maxwell K. BRCA1, BRCA2, and Associated Cancer Risks and Management for Male Patients. JAMA Oncology 2024, 10: 1272-1281. PMID: 39052257, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2024.2185.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBRCA1/2 PVCancer riskPoly ADP-ribose polymeraseGenetic testingCancer genetic testingFamilial cancer riskPrimary care cliniciansEvidence of increased riskBRCA1/2-PV carriersMale carriersIncreased genetic testingRisk of breastRisk reductionCancer early detectionCancer-predisposing variantsClinical trial opportunitiesCancer therapy optionsCare cliniciansTargeted risk managementCancer screeningPV carriersHereditary cancerADP-ribose polymeraseGuideline recommendationsEarly cancer detectionTARGET: A Randomized, Noninferiority Trial of a Pretest, Patient-Driven Genetic Education Webtool Versus Genetic Counseling for Prostate Cancer Germline Testing
Loeb S, Keith S, Cheng H, Leader A, Gross L, Nolasco T, Byrne N, Hartman R, Brown L, Pieczonka C, Gomella L, Kelly W, Lallas C, Handley N, Mille P, Mark J, Brown G, Chopra S, McClellan A, Wise D, Hollifield L, Giri V. TARGET: A Randomized, Noninferiority Trial of a Pretest, Patient-Driven Genetic Education Webtool Versus Genetic Counseling for Prostate Cancer Germline Testing. JCO Precision Oncology 2024, 8: e2300552. PMID: 38452310, PMCID: PMC10939575, DOI: 10.1200/po.23.00552.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGermline genetic testingDecisional conflictGenetic counselingProstate cancerPatient-drivenShortage of genetic counselorsKnowledge of cancer geneticsHereditary cancer riskReduce decisional conflictDecisional Conflict ScalePrimary outcome dataMixed-effects regression modelsDiverse patient populationsGenetic servicesClinical trial eligibilityGenetic counselorsGenetics educationPatient experienceCancer riskGermline testingAnalytical data setsCancer geneticsGermline evaluationConflict ScaleGenetic testing
2022
Germline testing and genetic counselling in prostate cancer
Russo J, Giri V. Germline testing and genetic counselling in prostate cancer. Nature Reviews Urology 2022, 19: 331-343. PMID: 35449224, PMCID: PMC9022414, DOI: 10.1038/s41585-022-00580-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate cancerCancer risk managementCancer riskGenetic testingHereditary cancer predisposition syndromesPre-test discussionUnique clinical featuresGermline pathogenic variantsPrecision medicineHealth care professionalsComplex management optionsAdditional cancer riskCancer predisposition syndromeHereditary cancer riskGenetic counsellingGermline testingMetastatic diseaseClinical featuresOptimal careMedical historyFamily historyPathogenic variantsPrecision therapyGene testingCancerGenetic 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 risk
2021
Adopting Consensus Terms for Testing in Precision Medicine
Martin N, Tepper J, Giri V, Stinchcombe T, Cheng H, Javle M, Konnick E. Adopting Consensus Terms for Testing in Precision Medicine. JCO Precision Oncology 2021, 5: 1563-1567. PMID: 34651094, PMCID: PMC8509918, DOI: 10.1200/po.21.00027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic testingTreatment decisionsOncology health care providersHealth care providersPrecision medicineLow socioeconomic statusPreferred termPatient advocacy groupsGermline testingTumor characteristicsOncology carePatient preferencesBiomarker testingPatient educationCancer riskCare providersPatient confusionSolid tumorsBlood cancersGermline mutationsGermline variantsAppropriate testingPatientsSocioeconomic statusGenomic testingGaps in Public Awareness About BRCA and Genetic Testing in Prostate Cancer: Social Media Landscape Analysis
Loeb S, Massey P, Leader A, Thakker S, Falge E, Taneja S, Byrne N, Rose M, Joy M, Walter D, Katz M, Wong R, Selvan P, Keith S, Giri V. Gaps in Public Awareness About BRCA and Genetic Testing in Prostate Cancer: Social Media Landscape Analysis. JMIR Cancer 2021, 7: e27063. PMID: 34542414, PMCID: PMC8550715, DOI: 10.2196/27063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProstate cancerBreast cancerGenetic testingHereditary cancer riskBreast cancer contentGermline testingPCa managementCancer riskHealth professionalsBRCACancerBreastcancerCancer contentProstatecancerPublic awarenessPopulation awarenessSearch termsPrecision medicineSubset of tweetsTotal numberTestingGreater reachBRCA1/2
2020
Clinical Implications of Germline Testing in Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer
Loeb S, Giri V. Clinical Implications of Germline Testing in Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer. European Urology Oncology 2020, 4: 1-9. PMID: 33390340, DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2020.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsGermline testingLocalized diseaseMetastatic PCaFamily historyGermline evaluationMetastatic diseaseCurrent guidelinesProstate cancerCancer riskPractice settingsGenetic testingDNA mismatch repair deficiencyManagement of menProstate cancer managementFamily cancer riskEarly-stage PCaMismatch repair deficiencyHereditary cancer riskPathologic featuresHistologic featuresMedical oncologyCancer screeningPCa managementPCa riskConsensus panelPhysical activity assessment among men undergoing genetic counseling for inherited prostate cancer: a teachable moment for improved survivorship
Bruneau M, Milliron B, Sinclair E, Obeid E, Gross L, Bealin L, Smaltz C, Butryn M, Giri V. Physical activity assessment among men undergoing genetic counseling for inherited prostate cancer: a teachable moment for improved survivorship. Supportive Care In Cancer 2020, 29: 2145-2151. PMID: 32876733, PMCID: PMC7897228, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05667-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate cancerPA recommendationsPA adherenceModifiable cancer risk factorsOverweight/obesePhysical activity guidelinesCancer risk factorsAcademic cancer centerAdherence of participantsBody mass indexLogistic regression analysisPhysical activity assessmentIntensity of PATeachable momentActivity guidelinesCross-sectional designMass indexCancer CenterPCa statusPA guidelinesRisk factorsFamily historyChi-square analysisCancer survivorshipCancer riskExploring African American males' attitudes towards genetic testing for prostate cancer risk.
Leader A, Fortune T, Weddington P, Crumpler N, Giri V. Exploring African American males' attitudes towards genetic testing for prostate cancer risk. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: e13552-e13552. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e13552.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFamily historyGenetic testingAA malesAA menHigher prostate cancer incidencePrimary care visitsProstate cancer incidenceGenetic counselingImportant risk factorProstate cancer riskHealth history informationFocus groupsFamily health historyCare visitsMean ageCancer incidenceRisk factorsCancer riskMortality rateHealth historyLow-resource neighborhoodsCare limitationsInformed consentMost menAfrican American malesHereditary 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
2019
Introduction to the 2019 Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Consensus Program: 'Implementation of Genetic Testing for Inherited Prostate Cancer'.
Gomella L, Knudsen K, Giri V. Introduction to the 2019 Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Consensus Program: 'Implementation of Genetic Testing for Inherited Prostate Cancer'. Canadian Journal Of Urology 2019, 26: 1-4. PMID: 31629412.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsInherited prostate cancerGenetic testingProstate cancerFirst International Consensus ConferenceKimmel Cancer CenterProstate cancer riskInternational Consensus ConferenceCancer ConsensusCancer CenterThomas Jefferson UniversityCancer riskConsensus meetingConsensus conferenceCancerFollowTestingExploring 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 changesDiet assessment among men undergoing genetic counseling and genetic testing for inherited prostate cancer: Exploring a teachable moment to support diet intervention
Milliron B, Bruneau M, Obeid E, Gross L, Bealin L, Smaltz C, Giri V. Diet assessment among men undergoing genetic counseling and genetic testing for inherited prostate cancer: Exploring a teachable moment to support diet intervention. The Prostate 2019, 79: 778-783. PMID: 30905089, PMCID: PMC8283914, DOI: 10.1002/pros.23783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexProstate cancerGenetic testingDiet interventionGenetic counselingStructured food frequency questionnaireCancer prevention goalsInherited prostate cancerFood frequency questionnaireUSDA recommendationsNumber of servingsHealthy lifestyle promotionLack of adherenceTeachable momentComplete survey dataFrequency questionnaireMass indexBMI classificationLess vegetablesPCa statusFamily historyNutrition interventionsDiet recommendationsCancer survivorshipCancer risk
2018
Understanding of multigene test results among males undergoing germline testing for inherited prostate cancer: Implications for genetic counseling
Giri V, Obeid E, Hegarty S, Gross L, Bealin L, Hyatt C, Fang C, Leader A. Understanding of multigene test results among males undergoing germline testing for inherited prostate cancer: Implications for genetic counseling. The Prostate 2018, 78: 879-888. PMID: 29655297, PMCID: PMC6047906, DOI: 10.1002/pros.23535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInherited prostate cancerProstate cancerGenetic counselingGenetic testingMultivariable linear regressionFamily history dataPre-test genetic counselingHigh baseline knowledgeSyndrome criteriaGermline testingMultivariable analysisMultigene testingMedical recordsFamily historyCancer riskSubset of malesMcNemar testUncertain significanceGEM participantsHigher knowledgeMeasures of knowledgeGenetic resultsMenGT resultsBaseline knowledgeThe Frequency of CHEK2 variant p.Ile157Thr in Men with Prostate Cancer: Towards Expanded Genetic Testing
Agubokwu N, Giri V. The Frequency of CHEK2 variant p.Ile157Thr in Men with Prostate Cancer: Towards Expanded Genetic Testing. The FASEB Journal 2018, 32: 532.9-532.9. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2018.32.1_supplement.532.9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Role of Genetic Testing for Inherited Prostate Cancer Risk: Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference 2017
Giri VN, Knudsen KE, Kelly WK, Abida W, Andriole GL, Bangma CH, Bekelman JE, Benson MC, Blanco A, Burnett A, Catalona WJ, Cooney KA, Cooperberg M, Crawford DE, Den RB, Dicker AP, Eggener S, Fleshner N, Freedman ML, Hamdy FC, Hoffman-Censits J, Hurwitz MD, Hyatt C, Isaacs WB, Kane CJ, Kantoff P, Karnes RJ, Karsh LI, Klein EA, Lin DW, Loughlin KR, Lu-Yao G, Malkowicz SB, Mann MJ, Mark JR, McCue PA, Miner MM, Morgan T, Moul JW, Myers RE, Nielsen SM, Obeid E, Pavlovich CP, Peiper SC, Penson DF, Petrylak D, Pettaway CA, Pilarski R, Pinto PA, Poage W, Raj GV, Rebbeck TR, Robson ME, Rosenberg MT, Sandler H, Sartor O, Schaeffer E, Schwartz GF, Shahin MS, Shore ND, Shuch B, Soule HR, Tomlins SA, Trabulsi EJ, Uzzo R, Vander Griend DJ, Walsh PC, Weil CJ, Wender R, Gomella LG. Role of Genetic Testing for Inherited Prostate Cancer Risk: Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference 2017. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 36: jco.2017.74.117. PMID: 29236593, PMCID: PMC6075860, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.74.1173.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsProstate cancerGenetic testingMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerCastration-resistant prostate cancerAggressive prostate cancerProstate cancer riskGenetic counselingMultidisciplinary consensus statementDNA mismatch repair genesExpert consensus conferenceFamilial prostate cancerHereditary prostate cancerClinical genetic testingMismatch repair genesMetastatic settingPCa managementLynch syndromeOvarian cancerBRCA2 mutationsConsensus statementFamily historyCancer riskHeterogeneous diseaseConsensus conferenceComprehensive genetic evaluationExploring Asian Indian and Pakistani views about cancer and participation in cancer genetics research: toward the development of a community genetics intervention
Leader A, Mohanty S, Selvan P, Lum R, Giri V. Exploring Asian Indian and Pakistani views about cancer and participation in cancer genetics research: toward the development of a community genetics intervention. Journal Of Community Genetics 2017, 9: 27-35. PMID: 28660599, PMCID: PMC5752649, DOI: 10.1007/s12687-017-0312-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsian Indians/PakistanisCancer riskCancer genetics researchFamily cancer historyHealth care servicesIndians/PakistanisPerceptions of cancerCancer-related researchCancer historyCancer screeningLeading causeMedical recordsCancer stigmaCancer perceptionsFocus groupsCare servicesGenetic testingCancerRecruitment effortsHealth improvement
2016
Familial prostate cancer
Giri V, Beebe-Dimmer J. Familial prostate cancer. Seminars In Oncology 2016, 43: 560-565. PMID: 27899188, PMCID: PMC6986340, DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2016.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFamilial prostate cancerProstate cancer riskProstate cancerHereditary prostate cancerBRCA2 mutationsFamily historyCancer riskNational Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelinesGenetic testingProstate cancer screeningFamily cancer historyProstate cancer patientsEarly-onset diseasePositive family historyFirst-degree relativesClustering of casesNetwork guidelinesColorectal cancerCancer historyCancer patientsCancer screeningCommon tumorsRisk factorsSurrogate markerOvarian cancer
2015
Interest in genomic SNP testing for prostate cancer risk: a pilot survey
Hall M, Ruth K, Chen D, Gross L, Giri V. Interest in genomic SNP testing for prostate cancer risk: a pilot survey. Hereditary Cancer In Clinical Practice 2015, 13: 11. PMID: 25874018, PMCID: PMC4396119, DOI: 10.1186/s13053-015-0032-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProstate cancer riskProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramCancer riskHealth literacySNP testingCancer Risk Assessment ProgramSingle nucleotide polymorphismsHigher health literacyHigh-risk menHigh-risk statusNovel genomic testsPredictors of interestOne-time surveyUrology clinicProstate cancerMultivariable modelingClinical utilityPsychosocial factorsRisk assessment programGenomic testingGenomic testsUnsolicited findingsLow literacyRiskMen