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Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment and Counseling: Recommendations of the National Society of Genetic Counselors
Author(s) -
Trepanier Angela,
Ahrens Mary,
McKin Wendy,
Peters June,
Stopfer Jill,
Grumet Sherry Campbell,
Manley Susan,
Culver Julie O.,
Acton Ronald,
LarsenHaidle Joy,
Correia Lori Ann,
Bennett Robin,
Pettersen Barbara,
Ferlita Terri Diamond,
Costalas Josephine Wagner,
Hunt Katherine,
Donlon Susan,
Skrzynia Cecile,
Farrell Carolyn,
CallifDaley Faith,
Vockley Catherine Walsh
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of genetic counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1573-3599
pISSN - 1059-7700
DOI - 10.1023/b:jogc.0000018821.48330.77
Subject(s) - genetic counseling , psychosocial , genetic testing , risk assessment , medicine , cancer , informed consent , family medicine , psychology , psychiatry , alternative medicine , pathology , genetics , computer security , computer science , biology
These cancer genetic counseling recommendations describe the medical, psychosocial, and ethical ramifications of identifying at‐risk individuals through cancer risk assessment with or without genetic testing. They were developed by members of the Practice Issues Subcommittee of the National Society of Genetic Counselors Cancer Genetic Counseling Special Interest Group. The information contained in this document is derived from extensivereview of the current literature on cancer genetic risk assessment and counseling as well as the personal expertise of genetic counselors specializing in cancer genetics. The recommendations are intended to provid information about the process of genetic counseling and risk assessment for hereditary cancer disorders rather than specific information about individual syndromes. Key components include the intake (medical and family histories), psychosocial assessment (assessment of risk perception), cancer risk assessment (determination and communication of risk), molecular testing for hereditary cancer syndromes (regulations, informed consent, and counseling process), and follow‐up considerations. These recommendations should not be construed as dictating an exclusive course of management, nor does use of such recommendations guarantee a particular outcome. These recommendations do not displace a health care provider's professional judgment based on the clinical circumstances of a client.