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Genetic Counseling/Testing Resources for Referring Physicians

Up-to-date information and guidelines for referring physicians and physicians involved in the care of individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines

High Risk Assessment: Breast and Ovarian (PDF)
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDF)

Recent Publications of Interest

Cancer Risks Associated With Germline Mutations in MLH1, MSH2, and MSH6 Genes in Lynch Syndrome (PDF)
Clinical Significance of Large Rearrangements in BRCA1 and BRCA2 (PDF)
Prevalence and Phenotypes of APC and MUTYH Mutations in Patients With Multiple Colorectal Adenomas (PDF)
Colorectal and Other Cancer Risks for Carriers and Noncarriers From Families With a DNA Mismatch Repair Gene Mutation: A Prospective Cohort Study (PDF)

Professional Websites

Genetic Testing Online Resources

Breast and Ovarian Cancers

Colon and Uterine Cancers

Indications for Referral

Personal or family history of breast, colon or uterine cancer diagnosed before age 50
Multiple relatives with same type of cancer on the same side of the family
Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jewish ancestry and family history of breast/ovarian cancer
A single individual with several different types of cancer
Personal or family history of multiple colon polyps
Personal or family history of bilateral breast, male breast, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer
Personal history of “triple negative” breast cancer

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