Cost-effectiveness analysis of germline brca mutation testing and olaparib treatment in metastatic breast cancer: An evaluation of codependent technologies

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Tuffaha, H
Scuffham, P
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2019
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Genetic testing for a germline BRCA mutation in women with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (MBC) can guide targeted treatment with PARP inhibitors (e.g. olaparib) and inform cancer prevention strategies (e.g., risk-reducing surgery) for family members of women who test positive. Unlike BRCA testing in localised breast cancer, the cost-effectiveness of genetic testing in MBC is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of BRCA testing in women with MBC to guide olaparib treatment.

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VALUE IN HEALTH

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22

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Supplement 3

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APP1121232

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Applied economics

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Tuffaha, H; Scuffham, P, Cost-effectiveness analysis of germline brca mutation testing and olaparib treatment in metastatic breast cancer: An evaluation of codependent technologies, Value in Health, 2019, 22, pp. S454-S454