Identifying and testing for hereditary susceptibility to common cancers.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
Hereditary cancer syndromes account for an estimated 5% of breast, ovarian, and colon cancers. The rapid discovery of cancer-related genes in the last 15 years has propelled the field of cancer genetic risk assessment forward. With patients becoming increasingly aware of available genetic testing options, it is important that various health professionals become knowledgeable in identifying and advising patients at increased risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome. This article will outline the components of providing a hereditary cancer risk assessment with a focus on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and hereditary colon cancer.
Volume
54
Issue
6
First Page
309
Last Page
326
ISSN
0007-9235
Published In/Presented At
Sifri, R., Gangadharappa, S., & Acheson, L. S. (2004). Identifying and testing for hereditary susceptibility to common cancers. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 54(6), 309–326. https://doi.org/10.3322/canjclin.54.6.309
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
15537575
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article