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genetics clinic for further counseling and testing for hereditary lung cancer syndrome. Her 3 children were also referred for genetic counseling. Discussion Historically, Histology Mattered Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. In

in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) to create a project plan unique to each patient. For example, the 4R Oncology Program can determine whether a patient has a hereditary risk of breast cancer and needs to be referred to genetic counseling and to

13D; PIK3CA C278W; a BRCA1 variant of unknown significance (VUS), R1443Q; and BRCA2 VUS K2191N. After this result, our patient was referred for genetic counseling and germline testing. Analysis via the CancerNext panel (Ambry Genetics) showed no

only for the benefit of patients for whom the result may directly inform their cancer management but also for their families in whom appropriate institution of timely genetic counseling has the potential to saves lives. References 1

cancer and germline BRCA mutations are more likely to benefit from platinum-based chemotherapy and PARP inhibitors. 1 , 4 All women diagnosed with OC should be referred for genetic counseling and testing, regardless of family history and age at

guidelines instituted in 2017. We await comparison studies of resectability, survival, and recurrence rates. AB2018-23. Facilitating Obstetrician-Gynecologist Awareness of NCCN Guidelines Through Genetic Counseling Amy Cronister, MS, and Kristi Fissell

family genetic counseling, cancer risk syndromes, and assessment of personal risk for second cancers. Some patients with prostate cancer and their families may be at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer (HBOC

options for maintenance therapy, all patients with histologically confirmed ovarian cancer should undergo genetic risk evaluation and BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing, if not previously performed. However, treatment should not be delayed for genetic counseling

emphasize the need to know types and frequency of tests, information on what could happen, what their long-term/late needs may be, symptoms to report, and whom to call with concerns. Many have questions about genetic counseling, risks, and testing for their

cancer are invited to participate in J&F. The navigator discusses and provides educational material regarding relevant issues for YWBC, identifies patients’ needs, and assists in making early referrals to oncofertility, genetic counseling, and psycho