Fundamentos clínicos del consejo genético en cáncer hereditario

  • Ana López
  • Enrique Lastra
  • Beatriz Nieto
  • María García
  • Cristina Bayona
  • Eva Fonseca
  • Blanca Hernando
  • Rosario Hernández
  • Carlos García-girón

Abstract

We describe the Genetic Counseling as the translation of the hereditary cancer knowledge to the clinical practice. Genetic counseling is a process for information, which takes place at the Genetic Counseling Units, where individual cancer risk and mutation risk are estimated, genetic tests are performed authorized through the Informed Consent Document, the genetic test?s results are discussed, and screening and risk reducing strategies are recommended. The genetic test is offered when there is a suitable gene for the study, with meaningful results for the diagnosis of the hereditay syndrome and for the medical and surgical management of individuals at risk. It is essential that the genetic test be done within the Genetic Counseling before and after the test.

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Published
2005-01-01
How to Cite
López A. ., Lastra E. ., Nieto B. ., García M. ., Bayona C., Fonseca E. ., Hernando B., Hernández R. . y García-girón C. . (2005). Fundamentos clínicos del consejo genético en cáncer hereditario. Psicooncología, 2(2), 197-212. https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/PSIC/article/view/PSIC0505230197C
Issue
Vol 2, No 2-3 (2005)
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