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Georgia CORE
Last month, the federal government announced that Medicare has broadened its guidelines to cover USFDA-approved or -cleared genetic testing for ovarian and breast cancer patients. Genetic testing (or Next Generation Sequencing as a diagnostic laboratory test) provides the most comprehensive genetic analysis of a patient’s cancer because it enables simultaneous detection of multiple types of genetic alterations. Now more Medicare patients will have access to these tests for managing other types of inherited cancers and to reduce mortality and improve health outcomes.
“Medicare has realized that genetics is transforming medicine,” said Georgia CORE’s oncology clinical nurse specialist, Alice Kerber. “Genetic testing provides valuable information to guide patients and physicians in developing a personalized treatment plan.”
More information is at cms.gov.
Last week, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) launched the ASCO Survey on COVID-19 in Oncology Registry.
Research 4/20/2020
The CDC-funded program will bring colorectal screening, navigation and colonoscopies to 15,000 people in southeast and southwest Georgia.
Georgia CORE's Dr. Hamrick breaks down national data on how COVID-19 has been impacting cancer care in Georgia.
Media & Events 6/25/2020
Nearly 400 volunteers in 58 counties have been cutting out fabric and elastic, handling administrative duties and of course, sewing.
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