
Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Breast cancer screening resident survival guide
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Breast cancer screening is an attempt to find unsuspected cancers. The most common screening methods include self and clinical breast exams, x-ray mammography, breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and genetic testing.
BRCA Testing
BRCA Testing
Approach to Genetic Testing
Assess women with:
❑ No previous diagnosis with BRCA related cancer, and ❑ Absence of signs and symptoms of any BRCA related cancer | |||||
Risk assessment: is ANY of the following history factors present? ❑ Family members with breast, ovarian, tubal or peritoneal cancer | |||||
Yes? | |||||
Screening with ANY of the following:
❑ Ontario Family History Assessment Tool | |||||
High risk of potentially harmful BRCA mutation based on screening? | |||||
Genetic counseling
❑ Risk assessment for presence of potential BRCA mutation ❑ Educating patients about the possible genetic testing results ❑ Risk assessment of family members to identify suitable candidates for genetic testing ❑ Discussion about risk reducing interventions ❑ Post-test counseling | |||||
BRCA mutation genetic testing | |||||
Algorithm based on the 2013 US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.[1]
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Twinkle Singh, M.B.B.S. [2], Rim Halaby, M.D. [3]
