Nursing Excellence in Cancer Care - Cancer Nurses Society of Australia Podcast

Inherited cancer risk: what cancer nurses need to know and do

Episode Summary

Cancer nurses are on the front line as genetic testing goes mainstream. Host Bronwyn Jennings talks with genetic counsellor Dr Gabby Reed and gynaecological oncologist Professor Paul Cohen about spotting inherited cancer risk, germline vs tumour testing, referral pathways, and supporting patients and families through Inherited Cancer Australia. Inherited Cancer Australia resource centre: https://www.inheritedcancers.org.au/i-am-interested-in/resources-centre Inherited Cancer Australia healthcare professional webpage: https://www.inheritedcancers.org.au/i-am-interested-in/healthcare-professionals Inherited Cancers Awareness Day: https://www.inheritedcancers.org.au/icad-26