PPT-Talking to Your Family About Your Diagnosis of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome

Several of my aunts died of breast cancer so I was very worried when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42 When I talked about my family health history with my doctor he was also concerned and referred me to a geneticist I decided to undergo genetic testing for a BRCA mutation When I tested positive I was surprised None of my other family members ever talked about Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome or my increased risk due to our family history Knowing that I have a BRCA mutation is powerful information that I will definitely share with others in my family. 21 yo female px to GP with 3/52 of severe abdominal pain colicky in nature with no relieving sx . Associated with nausea and reduced appetite. 2 . p. resentation to ED with nil Ix. PMHX:. Asthma. Social HX:. Several of my aunts died of breast cancer, so I was very worried when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42. When I talked about my family health history with my doctor, he was also concerned and referred me to a geneticist. I decided to undergo genetic testing for a BRCA mutation. When I tested positive, I was surprised. None of my other family members ever talked about Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome or my increased risk due to our family history. Knowing that I have a BRCA mutation is powerful information that I will definitely share with others in my family.. Raymond Kim. MD/PhD, FRCPC, FCCMG, FACMG. Medical Geneticist. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Outline. Genetic terminology and concepts. Hereditary cancers. When to consider. Genetics assessment. Surveillance. James Ford, MD and Nicki Chun, . MS, . LCGC. Cancer . Genetics Clinic. Stanford Cancer . Center. November 5, 2015. Breast/ Ovarian Cancer Syndrome. . Breast cancer diagnosed in 1/8- 1/0 women in US. Kayla York, MS, LCGC. Licensed Genetic Counselor. Avera Cancer Institute. Outline . Genetic Counseling. Cancer Genetics. Breast/Ovarian Cancer. Colon/Endometrial Cancer . Summary. Genetic Counseling. May 19, 2017. Hereditary Cancer Syndromes. Recognition. , . Testing and . Management. . Disclosures. Nothing to disclose. Objectives. Recognize . patterns of hereditary cancer syndromes and identify appropriate patients for referral . Alix . d’angelo,. . mgc. , . cgc. February 13, 2017. SYNDROME OVERVIEW. HEREDITARY BREAST CANCER. SYNDROMES WITH BREAST CANCER. Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome (. BRCA1, BRCA2. ). Li-. {Template Slide Set}. 1. Overview. What are Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome (HBOC) and Lynch . s. yndrome (LS)?. How common are LS and HBOC? . How do LS and HBOC affect individuals and families?. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males Most men develop prostate cancer by chance or as a result of risk factors that occur over the course ofa lifetime However approximately 10percentof m Page 1of 26UnitedHealthcare Commercial Medical PolicyEffective 01/01/2021Proprietary Information of UnitedHealthcare Copyright 2021United HealthCare Services IncUnitedHealthcareCommercial MedicalPolic Relatives should be on the same side of the family (first-degree relatives) ie. Parents, sibs, children (second-degree relatives) ie. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, grandchildren er, ovarian cancer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males . M ost men develop prostate cancer by chance or as a result of risk factors that occur over the course of a lifetime. However, approximately 10 pe tiple family members with breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or both. Based on the contemporary understanding of the screening and prevention strategies can be instituted to reduce their risks. Obstetrici Genetics of ovarian cancer. 49F. Underwent risk-reduction surgery. Total hysterectomy and bilateral . salpingo. -oophorectomy. Significant family history . Sister passed away in her 40s due to breast cancer.