Genomics|Features|Breast & Ovarian Cancer

Genomics|Features|Breast & Ovarian Cancer

Breast & Ovarian Cancer

Breast Cancer: Genomics in Prediction & Stratified Screening - October 30, 2014

The role of genome sequencing in personalized breast cancer prevention.
Weiva Sieh, et al. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, October 23, 2014

Cancer genomics: Using big data to advance breast cancer risk prediction, by Srivani Ravoori, AACR blog post, Oct 23

Genomic sequencing more efficient in predicting breast cancer risk than previously thought, AACR, Oct 23

CDC blog post: How can we use genetic testing for stratified screening for common diseases such as breast cancer?

Breast & Ovarian Cancer Genetics: Clinical & Public Health Approaches - October 16, 2014

New CDC podcast: CDC Medscape Expert Commentary:Genetics and BRCA in Primary Care. Katherine Kolor, October 13, 2014

CDC awards grant to FORCE for breast cancer in young women,  [PDF 428.18 KB] October 10, 2014

CDC information: Does breast or ovarian cancer run in your family?

CDC BRCA assessment tool for women: The Know:BRCA Assessment can help you assess your risk of having a BRCA mutation. Learning your risk can help you and your doctor make important decisions for your health

CDC BRCA assessment tool for clinicians: Help women Know:BRCA

Assessing the genetic risk for BRCA-related breast or ovarian cancer in women: Recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Ann Intern Med. 2014;160(4):I-16. doi:10.7326/P14-9008 

CDC Public health genomics implementation tool kit for health departments- check out BRCA section