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Home > Cancer and Treatments > Breast Cancer > Resources Cancer Genetics: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Information Guide
The purpose of this information guide is to direct patients and
health care professionals to sources of information on cancer and related topics,
it does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources.
This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for Information seeking.
All listed materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center of the University of Michigan
Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Last updated 12/2009 Print-friendly version of this guide! BrochuresFORCE. Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowermentthe following links all open as .pdf documents:
National Cancer Institute. Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk. BooksMerajver, Sofia; LeClaire Virginia and Taylor, Kelly. Understanding Cancer and Genetics: a Counseling Handbook. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1998.Reilly, P. Abraham Lincoln's DNA and other adventures in genetics. Cold Spring Harbor, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2000. Zimmerman, Barbara T. Understanding Breast Cancer Genetics: Clinical Explanations for the Genetic Causes of the Disease Women Most Greatly Fear. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2004. Web ResourcesBreast Cancer Genetics Network of Michigan
Information on the genetics of breast and
ovarian cancer, and the experiences of visiting a cancer
genetics clinic in the State of Michigan.
FORCE. Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowerment The information on this site helps women understand risk, genetic testing, and legal and ethical
issues facing women with a confirmed BRCA mutation. Preventative measures that may reduce risk are
discussed in detail, including prophylactic mastectomy, surgical menopause, chemoprevention and
more.
Genetics, Causes, Risk Factors, Prevention Section on Cancer.gov
Links to documents on cancer genetics, genetics
of breast and ovarian cancer, genetics of colorectal cancer
and the Cancer Genetics Services Directory; a directory
of professionals who provide services related to cancer
genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.
Comprehensive explanations of human genetics and genetic counseling including a section
on colon cancer genetics.
This site includes condition summaries that describe the genetic causes and pattern of inheritance for
specific cancer types and a handbook that provides illustrated, basic explanations of how genetic mutations
cause disorders.
Understanding Gene Testing - an online tutorial
Colorful illustrations with concise explanations
on the role of genes in the process of cancer, genetic testing,
emotional and confidentiality issues.
OrganizationsFORCE - Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Tel. 954-255-8732
This document is not intended to take the place of the care and attention of your personal physician or other professional medical services. Our aim is to promote active participation in your care and treatment by providing information and education. Questions about individual health concerns or specific treatment options should be discussed with your physician. |
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