Using Polygenic Risk Scores to Predict Cancer Risk

In today’s video, I’m talking about a hot topic in the world of cancer genetics - Polygenic Risk Scores! I explain what a Polygenic Risk Score is, how it can be used to more accurately predict cancer risk, and some of the concerns about this type of genetic testing. I also tell you where you can get this type of testing.

0:00 Intro
2:01 What are Polygenic Risk Scores?
5:11 How do Polygenic Risk Scores Improve Cancer Risk Prediction?
9:15 How can you get a Polygenic Risk Score?
11:42 Should you get a Polygenic Risk Score?
15:04 Conclusion and Future Video Tease

STUDIES ABOUT RISK MODIFICATION FOR MUTATION CARRIERS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32609...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34322...

OTHER VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES:
DenaDNA explains Polygenic Risk Scores with some great animations:    • Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) Explainer Coll...  

Katie Lee CGC explains how Polygenic Risk Scores can be used in reproductive medicine:    • Testing embryos for polygenic diseases usi...  

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