La genetica y la historia familiar
Asesoramiento genético y pruebas genéticas
Los pacientes son derivados para recibir asesoramiento genético y posibles pruebas si se sabe o se sospecha que hay un síndrome genético en una familia.
Genetic Syndromes
An introduction to genetic mutations, genetic syndromes and how they relate to cancer.
Genetic Mutations and Cancer Risk
The article provides an introduction to the genetic mutations of BRCA1 & 2, FAP and HNPCC and associated cancer risk.
Ashkenazi Jewish Heritage and Genetic Risk
Many Jewish people who trace their ancestors to central or eastern Europe have Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. There are a number of genetic disorders that are seen more commonly in the Ashkenazi population, several with links to cancer risk.
Asesoramiento y pruebas genéticas para las mutaciones de los genes BRCA1 y BRCA2
Introducción a las mutaciones de los genes BRCA1 y BRCA2, cómo afectan al riesgo de cáncer de mama y consideraciones sobre las pruebas genéticas.
No Cancer In Your Family...No Risk For You, Right?
Many people believe that having no one in the family with cancer means they have no cancer risk. However, only 15-20% of all cancers occur in the setting of family history and most are not related to family history.
Family History Means I'm at Higher Risk, Right?
We hear so much about family history that it makes people think any family history is a strike against you in terms of cancer risk. In reality, only 15-20% of cancers are related to family history.