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Double heterozygous germline pathogenic variants in patients referred to a tertiary cancer genetics clinic in Singapore
Abstract Background: The increasing use of multigene panel testing has led to a rise in the identification of double heterozygous (DH) pathogenic variants in cancer patients, although their frequency and clinical relevance remain poorly characterised, particularly in Asian populations. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 5,178 patients referred to a tertiary cancer genetics clinic in Singapore.
Athlete Profile: Zerach Chan splashes and dashes
Whether it’s early in the morning, late at night, or on a weekend, Carlmont senior Zerach Chan is in the pool, swimming for the Burlingame Aquatics Club or the Carlmont swim team. Chan has been swimming since the age of five and has loved it since. Through swimming, he has grown both physically and mentally, made new friends, and become a huge role model to his fellow teammates. “I love swimming, and meeting new people has been one of my favorite parts,” Chan said.
Scots devour Panthers in senior night win
The Carlmont Scots varsity boys volleyball team was victorious against the Burlingame Panthers on senior night, winning 3-1 at home on Tuesday. Though the Panthers were ranked one spot higher than the Scots, this didn’t faze them. Last year, the Scots destroyed the Panthers with two 3-0 victories. The Scots were confident they could continue their winning streak against them this year. The Scots started off the game by scoring the first point. From there, they dominated the rest of the first set.
Spartans take down Scots in dominant win
The Carlmont Scots varsity boys lacrosse team faced defeat against the Mountain View Spartans, losing 10-6 at Carlmont High School on Thursday night. Despite being last in the league, the Scots had hope that they could win the game. Last year, the Scots had beaten the Spartans twice. This year, the Scots had no doubt that they could continue their win streak against them. The Scots started off with the ball. However, the Spartans quickly took possession and scored less than a minute into the game.
A deeper dive into Olympic swimming
Thousands of hours spent in the pool and millions of meters swam. Beyond the water, they are drenched in sweat from the gym and doing dryland exercises. This is what a resume of an elite-level swimmer looks like. Despite all of this time and hard work, there’s still only a tiny chance of competing at the Olympic Games. Swimmers who train their entire lives for a shot at the Olympic Games put in countless hours of work. Their dedication and discipline is unmatched.
Scots triumph over Dons
The Carlmont Scots varsity boys volleyball team smashed the Aragon Dons, winning 3-1 at Carlmont High School on Tuesday night. Last year, the Scots and Dons both beat each other once. This time, the Scots were confident going into the game, having a 6-4 record in the league and ranked one spot higher than the Dons. The Dons started off the game with the first point; however, the Scots quickly took the lead.
Scots dominate Knights in senior night victory
The Carlmont Scots varsity boys basketball team destroyed the Hillsdale Knights in a 65-46 game at Carlmont High School on Friday, Feb. 14. Being on a 7-game win streak, the Scots were confident that they could keep it going. Additionally, the Scots were ranked 198th in California while the Knights were 708th. Unlike other games, this one was different as it was senior night, meaning that it was more focused on celebrating the seniors.
Scots crush Bearcats in dominant game
The Carlmont Scots varsity girls soccer team destroyed the San Mateo Bearcats in a blowout 4-0 game at Carlmont High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Although the Scots and the Bearcats were both undefeated in the league, the Scots were convinced that they would beat the Bearcats. In their previous match against each other, the Scots were triumphant. The Bearcats started off the game with a fast attack which was quickly put down by the Scots.
Scots chomped down by Gators
The Carlmont Scots varsity boys basketball team fell just short against the Sacred Heart Preparatory Gators in a 47-46 game at Archbishop Riordan High School on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Scots were confident going into the game with a 2-2 record, while the Gators had a 0-2 record. The last time the two schools faced off in 2023, the Scots came out victorious. The Gators started the game with possession of the ball.
Scots chomped down by Gators
Union – population 7,500 — will have two teams in back-to-back Kentucky state championship football games Saturday in the two largest school classes – 5A and 6A. Louisville, actually Jefferson County, will have two teams as well, in the finals although not both in the two largest classes, representing 772,144 people.
Athlete Profile: Nolan Wong strives for dominance
Unlike the typical high school student who spends their evenings doing homework, Nolan Wong is out on the pitch playing soccer for the San Carlos United Soccer Club or the Carlmont soccer team. Wong has been playing soccer since the age of five and greatly enjoys the sport. For him, soccer is a time to clear his mind from school, hang out with his friends, and have fun doing the sport he loves. “It’s all team-based so you can’t only rely on yourself to be good.
Scalp cooling therapy for chemotherapy-induced hair loss in patients with breast or gynecological cancers—an Asian tertiary institution experience - Supportive Care in Cancer
Abstract Scalp cooling therapy (SCT) improves chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA), but there are few published data about its efficacy in an Asian-predominant population. We report our tertiary institution experience of SCT in patients with breast or gynaecological cancers undergoing chemotherapy. The Paxman scalp cooling system was employed for eligible women with breast or gynaecological cancers receiving anthracycline or taxane-based chemotherapy.
Scots face crushing defeat against Knights
Despite a 15-5 loss against the Hillsdale Knights, the Scots varsity boys water polo team never gave up and fought hard the entire game at Carlmont High School on Thursday, Oct. 17. So far, the season hasn’t been going well for the Scots as they have lost many games. However, the Scots were fired up and determined to win after losing their first match against the Knights earlier in the season.
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