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The purpose of this information guide is to help cancer patients
and their families to find sources of information on breast
and ovarian cancer genetics. This list is not meant to be
comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for information
seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education
Resource Center (PERC) at the University of Michigan Comprehensive
Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Last updated 6/06
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National Cancer Institute.
Understanding
Gene Testing.
National Cancer Institute. Genetic
Testing for Breast Cancer Risk.
Bohlke, Kari. "Confronting Your Family History: Testing for Inherited Susceptibility to Breast and Ovarian
Cancer".
Women&Cancer; Winter 2006. (p. 45).
Offit, Kenneth. "Genetic Screening for Cancer Survivors and Their Families". Coping; Vol. 19, No. 6,
November/December 2005. (p.14).
Wood, Debra. "Understanding Genetics and Breast Cancer".
(Cure; Vol. 2, No. 3, Fall 2003. p.56).
Merajver, 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.
Breast
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.
GeneticHealth.com
Comprehensive explanations of human genetics and genetic counseling including a section
on colon cancer genetics.
Genetics Home Reference
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.
FORCE
- Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Tel. 954-255-8732
This list does not constitute an endorsement of the information
contained in the resources. It is provided for educational
purposes only and are not intended for nor engaged in rendering
medical advice or professional services. The information provided
through this list and its links should not be used for diagnosing
or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute
for professional care.
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