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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Development, Presentation, and Treatment Strategies

Stephanie Dolan
CJON 2019, 23(2), 135-138 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.135-138
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disorder that typically presents with multiple polyps in the colon. These polyps become cancerous if not monitored in the early stages or if left untreated. For those with a family history of FAP, colonoscopy screenings begin in adolescence and...
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Genetic Service Delivery Models: Exploring Approaches to Care for Families With Hereditary Cancer Risk

Jennifer M. Pierle
Suzanne M. Mahon
CJON 2019, 23(1), 60-67 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.60-67
Background: Providing timely access to quality genetic counseling is becoming necessary as the awareness and availability of high-risk screening and genetic testing increase. The results of genetic testing directly influence treatment decisions and recommendations for cancer screening and...
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Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Effects of Genetic Testing on Care

Laurie M. Connors
CJON 2019, 23(1), 32-35 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.32-35
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network now recommends BRCA1/2 genetic testing in men with metastatic prostate cancer. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of principles of genetic testing in prostate cancer and highlight the significance of clinical genetic testing of BRCA1/2 and...
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Response to "Male Patients With Breast Cancer: Addressing Needs Using an Educational Task Force"

Suzanne M. Mahon
Joaimee Nagtalon Cutrone
Roberta H. Baron
CJON 2018, 22(6), 610 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.610
Male breast cancer is associated with hereditary risk for developing breast and other cancers. An estimated 4% of men with breast cancer have BRCA1 mutations, and 4%-16% have BRCA2 mutations. Men with a diagnosis of breast cancer have unique needs that need to be addressed in a caring and...
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Cancer-Related Pain: Understanding Genetic Influences and Determining Implications for Practice

Karen Jakub
CJON 2018, 22(6), 607-609 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.607-609
Pain can be highly variable and unpredictable. Genetics may be key to identifying pain mechanisms that control the intensity, duration, and physiologic response in individuals with chronic pain. Pharmaco-genomics and precision medicine are permitting advances in pain control with analgesic drugs...
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