Genetic screening: risk factors for breast cancer.
The field of cancer genetics is rapidly changing. Demand for information on genetic testing is increasing and persistent patient pressure is likely to result in increased NHS resource allocation. Cancer genetics clinics must change from small ad hoc research clinics to large throughput, patient-centred specialist services run jointly by doctors and clinical nurse specialists expert in cancer genetics and cancer medicine. We describe the development of a regional breast cancer genetics service in East Anglia based on the three-tier cancer care model outlined in the Calman report.
White
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Department of Clinical Genetics, Addenbrooke's NHS Trust, Cambridge.
Mackay
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics*; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors