This instruction card describes the use of the MDCH Cancer Family History Guide guide which is designed to identify patients at increased risk for one of two hereditary cancer syndromes: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome (HBOC) and Lynch syndrome.
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Order these great informational MDCH cancer genomics resources including; family history fact cards, the cancer family history guide and informed consent booklet.
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This fact card from MDHHS promotes the sharing of your health history with your healthcare provider and family to help prevent cancer.
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Order these public health genomics resources from the MDHHS Birth Defects Prevention and Newborn Screening programs with additional information on genetic counseling and family history.
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In 2002, the Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) started the Family History Public Health Initiative to increase awareness of family history as an important risk factor for common chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes and to promote programs aimed at reducing the burden of these diseases.
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Webinar presented by Dr. Lori Orlando (Duke University) on family health history and MeTree, a "patient-facing family health history-based risk assessment and clinical decision support program." November 14, 2016
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The National Society of Genetic Counselors website provides ways to locate genetic counseling services, find publications and learn more about a future career in genetic counseling.
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