Obtaining family histories from patients with cancer.
Information obtained from family history data can provide valuable insight into the biologic and environmental etiologies of an individual's personal and family history of disease. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief introduction to cancer genetics and discuss ways to obtain accurate family histories in a time-efficient manner to identify families with a hereditary cancer syndrome. The focus is on gathering family history information, which should be a standard component of the initial intake for any patient and updated regularly to keep the information current.
Ashcraft
Pamela F
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Department of Nursing,e University of Central Arkansas, Conway, USA.
Coleman
Elizabeth Ann
EA
Lange
Ulrika
U
Enderlin
Carol
C
Stewart
Carol Beth
CB
D000328:Adult; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods*; D011939:Mental Recall; D009386:Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010265:Paraproteinemias / Q000235:genetics; D010375:Pedigree; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires