Breast cancer screening resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Template:Twinkle, Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
Overview
BRCA Testing
Approach to Genetic Testing
Assess women with:
❑ No previous diagnosis with BRCA related cancer, and ❑ Absence of signs and symptoms of any BRCA related cancer | |||||
Risk assessment: is ANY of the following history factors present? ❑ Family members with breast, ovarian, tubal or peritoneal cancer | |||||
Yes? | |||||
Screening with ANY of the following:
❑ Ontario Family History Assessment Tool | |||||
High risk of potentially harmful BRCA mutation based on screening? | |||||
Genetic counseling
❑ Risk assessment for presence of potential BRCA mutation ❑ Educating patients about the possible genetic testing results ❑ Risk assessment of family members to identify suitable candidates for genetic testing ❑ Discussion about risk reducing interventions ❑ Post-test counseling | |||||
BRCA mutation genetic testing | |||||
Algorithm based on the 2013 US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.[1]