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Take Your Nursing Practice to the Next Level
Friday, April 24 • 10:30am - 12:00pm
Evaluating Risk for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes (Cancer Genetics SIG)

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Review the procedural, technological, and commercial factors that have impacted the field of cancer risk evaluation for inherited cancer syndromes in the past 18 months. You’ll become familiar with the rapid expansion of commercial testing laboratories providing germline testing for hereditary cancer syndromes and the use of next-generation sequencing. Leave with an understanding of the complexities faced by clinicians when determining patient eligibility for genetic testing, with third-party payers now determining eligibility and directing testing service accessibility.

Objectives

  1. Delineate the impact of next generation sequencing technology on the landscape of cancer risk Assessment for inherited cancer syndromes and the development of targeted therapies in many types of cancers.

Speakers
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Cathy Belt, RN, MSN, AOCN®

Senior Administrator, Penn Cancer Network, Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Center
Cancer Genetic SIG Chair - 2014-2016 Area of specialization - Cancer risk assessment and hereditary cancer syndromes If you need assistance in trying to implement a risk program please contact me: Cathy.belt@uphs.upenn.edu



Friday April 24, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
314A 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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