Article
Hereditary cancer syndrome: Part 1.--Clinical and educational issues.
Oncology nursing forum - 1 Jun 1995
Mahon S M, Casperson D S
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To review current information on the biology and characteristics of hereditary cancer syndromes (HCS), and to identify families with HCS, various methods to communicate the diagnosis to families, and associated considerations for clinical practice and education. DATA SOURCES: Published articles and book chapters. DATA SYNTHESIS: HCS, which accounts for approximately 5%-10% of all malignancies,...
Topics
- Disease Susceptibility
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Mutation
- Neoplasms
- Patient Education as Topic
- Pedigree
- Syndrome