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Understanding Genomic and Hereditary Cancer Risk: A Handbook for Oncology Nurses

Publication Year:
2021
Edition:
1st
Author:
ONS
Publisher:
The Oncology Nursing Society
ISBN:
978-1-63-593049-8
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Provides nurses with the essentials to understand genomic and hereditary cancer risk, to assist in facilitating care with genetics and other oncology professionals, and to provide patients with accurate and reassuring information.

Despite only 10% of cancers being linked to true genetic syndromes, identi?cation of families with hereditary syndromes allows those at increased risk to have more frequent screening and engage in risk-reducing behaviors—ultimately leading to decreased cancer cases and deaths.

Patients may express concerns about genetic risk for themselves and their fam-ily members, and  the increased availability of at-home genetic testing kits has led to more questions regarding risk. Nurses need to be knowledgeable about inherited risk for cancer to provide appropriate education and referrals.

All nurses working with patients with cancer must be able to respond accurately to basic questions about genomic testing and hereditary syndromes and know when to refer patients for professional genetic testing. This book helps nurses to guide patients in their decision-making.
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
The Oncology Nursing Society
Product Type:
Book
Author:
ONS
ISBN:
978-1-63-593049-8
Specialty:
  • Genetics & Genomics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Genetics
  • Oncology
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
144
Publication Year:
2021

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