Past, Present and Future of Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment

Past, Present and Future of Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment is organized by Baptist Health South Florida.,,Course opens: 07/01/2017,Course expires: 11/30/2023,,Course Description:,Genetic testing can help estimate a person’s chance of developing cancer in his/her lifetime based on changes and mutations in his/her genetic pedigree. It is important for physicians to identify appropriate patients to refer for a genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA). This course summarizes the benefits and limitations of surveillance and risk management options for cancer predisposition syndrome.,,Learning Objectives:,• Identify appropriate patients to refer for a genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA).,• Explain the GCRA process and recognize the changing landscape of genetic testing – syndrome-driven versus multigene panels.,• Summarize the benefits and limitations of surveillance and risk management options for cancer predisposition syndrome.