Red Flags to identify those with risk of a Hereditary Cancer Syndrome most likely to benefit from a referral to genetics.

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un grand merci à Janine El Helou MSc CGC CCGC, pour son aide à la traduction

Additional hereditary cancer tools:

• Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
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• Hereditary renal cell cancers
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• Lynch Syndrome
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Point of care tool containing personal/family history Red Flags to identify individuals at increased risk for a hereditary cancer condition who would most likely benefit from referral to genetics. (Jan 2023)

For a comprehensive reference containing an overview of referral indications for hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, see:

Hampel H, Bennett RL, Buchanan A, Pearlman R, Wiesner GL; Guideline Development Group, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Professional Practice and Guidelines Committee and National Society of Genetic Counselors Practice Guidelines Committee. A practice guideline from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors: referral indications for cancer predisposition assessment. Genet Med 2015; 17(1):70-87

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