Ascertainment and management of patients at increased genetic risk of cancer

摘要: AbstractThis paper, written by a General Practitioner (GP) with interest in genetics, and Professor of Cancer Genetics, has two broad aims. First, to highlight the importance recognising people who might have an increased predisposition developing specific cancers, estimated from their family history, secondly outline how these may be managed both primary secondary care regional genetics unit. The paper covers why it is important concerned about history cancer, provides key facts familial breast, colorectal ovarian relevant NICE guidelines. There discussion ascertain relatives at risk once been identified, they through National Health Service. threads are good communication between patient physician, need for close collaboration genetics...