title: Cancer genetics and genomics: essentials for oncology nurses.
abstract: Cancer genetics and genomics are rapidly evolving, with new discoveries emerging in genetic mutations, variants, genomic sequencing, risk-reduction methods, and targeted therapies. To educate patients and families, state-of-the-art care requires nurses to understand terminology, scientific and technological advances, and pharmacogenomics. Clinical application of cancer genetics and genomics involves working in interdisciplinary teams to properly identify patient risk through assessing family history, facilitating genetic testing and counseling services, applying risk-reduction methods, and administering and monitoring targeted therapies.
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester.
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boucher
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
authors.forename: Karleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Habin
authors.affiliation: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
authors.forename: Meghan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Underhill
mesh_terms: D023281:Genomics; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D009859:Oncology Nursing
keywords: biology of cancer; biotherapy; genetics; genomics; staff development; staff education; targeted therapy