PMD10 GENETIC TESTING, PREDICTIVE GENETIC TESTING FOR HEREDITARY CANCER

Predictive Genetic Testing

Evaluation of a counselling protocol for predictive genetic testing for hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer.

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the feasibility of a reduced counselling programme for predictive genetic testing for hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) in terms of counsellees' opinions on the extent and significance of genetic counselling and need for psychological support at different phases of the testing procedure. DESIGN Prospective follow up study with pre-test questionnaire ass...

Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Caution guides genetic testing for hereditary cancer genes.

Recent discoveries of cancer-predisposing genes, including BRCA2 in December, have awakened researchers' anxiety about the problems surrounding genetic testing. But in the places where testing is now offered, the health care professionals involved seem thoughtful and creative in their efforts to protect patient privacy and help families make new decisions. Since the first cancer-predisposing ge...

Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome

The following protocol contains medical necessity criteria that apply for this service. The criteria are also applicable to services provided in the local Medicare Advantage operating area for those members, unless separate Medicare Advantage criteria are indicated. If the criteria are not met, reimbursement will be denied and the patient cannot be billed. Please note that payment for covered s...