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Genetic specialists can help identify the appropriate tests to order, consider the family history, and provide information about the treatment and long-term outcomes for patients diagnosed with a genetic disorder. They may recommend a referral or referrals to other medical specialists.
Genomic testing iscommonly used in cancer treatment to determine how a tumor is likely to behave.
Genetic tests are done by analyzing small samples of blood or body tissues to determine whether you, your partner, or your offspring carry genes for certain inherited disorders.
Additional Resources:
Genetics and Genomics:
https://ustoo.org/genetics-and-genomic-testing
Us TOO Prostate Cancer Pathways for Patients and Caregivers Event and Webcast Series: June 23, 2018
Video Highlights: psychosocial challenges of prostate cancer, genetic and genomic testing
https://ustoo.org/Pathways-Seattle-Webcast
- Presentation on Genetic Testing by Dr. Heather H. Cheng, Director of Prostate Cancer Genetics Clinic
- Presentation on the Benefits of Genetic Testing by Katie Stoll, Executive Director of Genetic Support Foundation
https://www.facingourrisk.org/index.php?gclid=CjwKCAjwtO7qBRBQEiwAl5WC29mE98NlM3YVgNZF87hsbG0_YPuGmXXnzl31O7HHFEoidBGTC54OshoCocoQAvD_BwEnetic Counselors (NSGC)
Presented by: Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network
With Participation from Our Valued Partners:
- AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners)
- ACCC (Association of Community Cancer Centers )
- AONN (Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators)
- AOSW (Association of Oncology Social Work )
- AUA (American Urological Association)
- CAN (Caregiver Action Network)
- CancerCare
- CSC (Cancer Support Community)
- COA (Community Oncology Alliance )
- Conquer Cancer (The ASCO Foundation)
- Mental Health America
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- NBNA (National Black Nurses Association)
- National Hispanic Medical Association
- NMA (National Medical Association )
- ONS (Oncology Nursing Society )
- Society for Participatory Medicine
- SUNA (Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates)
- UCF (Urology Care Foundation)
- Veteran’s Health Council