Cancer risk assessment and the genetic counseling process: using hereditary breast and ovarian cancer as an example
Medical Principles and Practice. 2008; 17 (3): 173-189
in English
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| ID: emr-104573
ABSTRACT
While only a small proportion of cancers can be attributed to a hereditary susceptibility, identifying high-risk individuals plays an essential role in medical management and has a significant impact on the patient as well as their immediate and extended family members. This paper aims at increasing the medical professionals' knowledge of the components of a genetic counseling session, with particular attention toward identifying at-risk individuals and understanding the complexities of the testing process. In addition, tools are provided to assist in identifying these individuals in clinical practice and streamlining the referral process to a cancer genetics center
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Ovarian Neoplasms
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Risk Factors
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Risk Assessment
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
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Mutation
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Med. Princ. Pract.
Year:
2008
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