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Module Summary

Dr Marc Tischkowitz, consultant medical geneticist, on identifying who needs genetic testing, taking a family history and contraception in women with a history of breast cancer

Learning Objectives

This module will update you on the role of genetics in breast and ovarian cancer, including:

  • Taking a genetic history
  • Follow up for those in families with a known pathogenic variant
  • When and how to refer patients for genetic testing
  • Contraception in women at high risk of cancer
Author

Dr Marc Tischkowitz is a reader and consultant in medical genetics at the University of Cambridge and East Anglian Medical Genetic Service.

Date module published

Jan 16, 2020

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Reviews

  • very good learning module