This course describes genes in which heritable faults (or mutations) increase a woman’s susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer. It will explain how to assess a woman’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer based on her family history and describe when it is appropriate to refer someone for genetic testing at a familial cancer centre. The module will also describe risk-reducing strategies for women who are found to be at increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
If you are not an ACRRM member and wish to apply for free access (sponsored via Cancer Australia), please click here to register.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
You will also be able to:
This module will demonstrate the online tool, iPrevent. iPrevent is a validated breast cancer risk assessment and risk management decision support tool designed to facilitate prevention and screening discussions between women and their doctors.