Moderate-Low Risk Breast Cancer Gene Expression in a Romanian Population.

Multigene panel testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer is becoming a standard in medical care. Recent studies highlight the importance of pathogenic variants in genes with moderate or low penetrance. 255 consecutive breast cancer cases who met the criteria for genetic testing were approached by next-generation sequencing. From 104 pathogenic mutations identified, 21 were in moderate-risk genes, three in low-risk genes and eight in the group with insufficient evidence genes. The most frequent PVs in moderate-risk genes were in the (13 cases), the gene- (six cases), (one case) and -(one case) genes. Among the low-risk genes, we identified only three pathogenic mutations (two in gene-melanocyte-stimulating hormone gene-and one in gene- gene). Reporting on low-risk mutations and those with insufficient evidence regarding breast cancer risk is valuable to enable a more comprehensive view of genetic factors influencing disease development and improve screening protocols, tailor diagnostic strategies, and individualize treatment plans. This approach also enhances our understanding of BC risk in various populations, potentially leading to new insights into genetic contributions to cancer and the refinement of risk models for patient care.