The Role of Genetics in Cancer and Genetic Testing in a Family with Cancer Predisposition
Rancho Mirage, CA US
July 30, 2015
Faculty
Wayne W. Grody, MD, PhD
Professor of Medical Genetics and Molecular Pathology
Departments of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics, and Human Genetics
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be better able to:
- Describe the genetics and clinical features of hereditary cancer syndromes
- Practice with the technology, approach, interpretation, and appropriate use of DNA testing for mutations in the genes associated with these syndromes, with special emphasis on tests for familial breast/ovarian and hereditary colon cancer
- Discuss the unique ethical, psychosocial, and economic implications surrounding this powerful form of predictive molecular genetic testing
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
United States
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAFP
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.00 Attendance
- 1.00 Social Work
- 1.00 CA-BRN