Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment and Counseling (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version

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Changes to This Summary (11/22/2016)

The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

Introduction

Added Weitzel et al. as reference 2.

Added as Gabai-Kapara et al. as reference 6.

Components of the Risk Assessment Process

Revised text to include a detailed, multifaceted assessment including family history and a review of genetic testing options to the list of items generally included in the cancer risk assessment and counseling process.

The Option of Genetic Testing

Added Insurance coverage as a new subsection.

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