Genetics and Hereditary Cancers

Clinician Education

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The field of medical genetics is growing at a rapid pace and genetic testing has significant implications for patient care in the oncology setting. This section includes resources for clinicians to remain up-to-date on the field of cancer genetics as it relates to their patients’ needs.

For assistance with the toolkit, please contact us at 214-645-2563 or cancergenetics@utsw.edu.

Provider-Specific Fact Sheets on the Importance of Genetic Testing

Genetic Testing Information for Breast Surgeons

Genetic Testing Information for Gastroenterologists

Genetic Testing Information for Gynecologists and Gynecologist Oncologists

Genetic Testing Information for Medical Oncologists

Genetic Testing Information for Nephrologists

Genetic Testing Information for Primary Care Providers

Genetic Testing Information for Urologists

Somatic Versus Germline Fact Sheet

Somatic Versus Germline Fact Sheet

Risk Models and Polygenic Risk Score Fact Sheets

Breast Cancer Risk Models

Lynch Syndrome Risk Models

Polygenic Risk Scores for Breast Cancer

Genetic Testing Technologies Fact Sheet

Genetic Testing Technologies

UT Southwestern Website for Health Professionals

Guide to Hereditary Cancer for Health Pros

Training Courses

City of Hope

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Harvard Medical School  

The Jackson Laboratory

Cancer Genetics Lecture (Video)

Genetic Navigation: Tools for Your Practice

Webinar

PowerPoint Presentation

General Patient Navigation Resources

Last updated October 2020