title: Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and clinical care for hereditary breast cancer.
abstract: During the last 30 years, key advances in the field of cancer genetics have improved identification of high-risk families in which cancer risk can be linked to mutations in cancer susceptible genes. Identification of individuals with heritable cancer risk may influence short- and long-term medical management issues. Heightened screening and risk reducing options can offer lifesaving interventions for the woman and family members who are at risk.
authors.forename: Jacquelyn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Powers
authors.forename: Jill Elise
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Stopfer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016387:Women's Health
keywords: Hereditary breast cancer risk; breast cancer risk assessment; cancer genetic counseling