These cancer genetic counseling recommendations describe the medical, psychosocial,
and ethical ramifications of identifying at‐risk individuals through cancer risk assessment …

Updated from their original publication in 2004, these cancer genetic counseling
recommendations describe the medical, psychosocial, and ethical ramifications of …

Background: There have been many papers on the diagnostic criteria for specific hereditary
cancer susceptibility syndromes and the likelihood that an individual has a germline …

Increased knowledge about inherited susceptibility for cancer and the identification of genes
associated with cancer risk has increased the need for individuals with training in genetics to …

Disclaimer: The practice guidelines of the American College of Medical Genetics and
Genomics (ACMG) and the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) are developed …

Dramatic advances in our understanding of the genetic basis for cancer have led to the
development of new technologies and tools for genetic cancer risk assessment. Yet, cancer …

These cancer genetic counseling recommendations describe the medical, psychosocial and
ethical implications of identifying at-risk individuals for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer …

Counseling About Cancer A key resource for all genetic counselors and other healthcare
providers, this comprehensive reference has been completely updated and reorganized for …

As the leading organization representing cancer specialists involved in patient care and
clinical research, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) reaffirms its …

PURPOSE Because a family history of cancer constitutes an important risk factor, estimation
and communication of cancer risk can facilitate efforts toward early detection and prevention …