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Sara Pasalodos-Sanchez and colleagues discuss genetic screening and analysis, their use in clinics and the issues raised for nurses, patients and their families
This article looks at how the biological aspects of cancer as a genetic disease can be applied to clinical practice. The main aspects of genetic cancer risk are discussed alongside the role of various healthcare professionals, including those working specifically in family history clinics and genetic counselling services. A glossary of terms is provided on
Cancer Nursing Practice. 12, 8, 16-22. doi: 10.7748/cnp2013.10.12.8.16.e1012
Correspondencepaul.scotting@nottingham.ac.uk
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 12 June 2013
Accepted: 07 August 2013