Current Topics in Cancer Geneticsfor the Breast Surgeon
Current Topics in Cancer Genetics for the Breast Surgeon
Session Title:
Current Topics in Cancer Genetics for the Breast Surgeon: Pre-testing Concerns 2025
Length:
1 Hour
CME Deadline:
March 31, 2026
Target Audience:
Breast surgeons and APPs who order genetic testing and provide counselling to their patients
on genetic testing results.
Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Address surgeon-specific elements to cover in the pre-testing visit.
- Communicate with patients the information that can be gained from direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
- Describe RNA testing and identify the patients that could benefit from this testing.
- Identify the life-insurance, legal, and privacy issues pertaining to genetic testing.
Description:
This online activity will provide an understanding of “beyond the basics” of cancer genetics essential for contemporary breast surgery practice, particularly in addressing pre-testing concerns. The activity is designed to support Breast Surgeons and APPs continued access and involvement in the genetic testing process and offer practitioners an additional CME opportunity, as encouraged by the NAPBC.
Agenda:
References:
- Related NCCN Articles
- American Society of Breast Surgeons Guideline on Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Patients
- Mir et al. Knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and barriers pertaining to genetic literacy among surgeons: a scoping review. Can J Surg. 2024 Mar 19;67(2):E118–E127. doi: 10.1503/cjs.001523
- Optimal Resources for Breast Care (2024 Standards) NAPBC, ACS. facs.org/napbc
- Lokich et. al. Gynecologic Oncology, 2014-08-01, Volume 134, Issue 2, Pages 326-330,
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