GENETIC-COUNSELING FOR FAMILIAL CANCER RISK

Authors
WEITZEL JN
Citation
Jn. Weitzel, GENETIC-COUNSELING FOR FAMILIAL CANCER RISK, Hospital practice, 31(2), 1996, pp. 57
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Hospital practice → ACNP
ISSN journal
87502836
Volume
31
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
8750-2836(1996)31:2<57:GFFCR>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Public interest in genetic screening is greater than ever. Guided by c lues in the pedigree, clinicians can refer selected patients for an in tensive genetic workup. Despite the limited number of DNA-based tests and the dearth of effective preventive strategies, patients can benefi t from existing risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and counsel ling.