Lynch Syndrome and MLH1 mutation
Presenter: Tammy McKamie, RN, MSN, OCN, GCN
Knowledge Gap: The purpose of this activity is to educate healthcare providers with the most up-to-date information on PCGA-Lynch Syndrome and MLH1 mutation. |
Target Audience The target audience includes all healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals who would like to learn about PCGA-Lynch Syndrome and MLH1 mutation and how it pertains to their respective profession. |
Release and Expiration Dates 8/14/2018 -8/14/2021 |
Objectives - To perform a succinct overview of patient’s risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome.
- To analyze the literature that addresses their patient’s risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome.
- To recognize genetic testing options and how to apply those in their practice.
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References: - Algorithm figure (see attachment)
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Uterine Neoplasms (2.2018). https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/uterine.pdf. Assessed June 25, 2018.
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal (3.2017). https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/genetics_colon.pdf. Assessed June 25, 2018.
- Practice Bulletin No. 147: Lynch Syndrome. Obstetrics & Gynecology. November 2014. 124(5): 1042-1054 (see attachment)
- Stoffel EM, Mangu PB, Gruber SB, Hamilton SR, Kalady MF, Lau MWY, Lu KH, Roach N, Limburg PJ: Hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline endorsement of the familial risk-colorectal cancer: European Society for Medical Oncology Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Clin Oncol 2015, 33:209-217 (see attachment)
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Biographical Info Tammy McKamie, RN, MSN, OCN, GCN A Genetic Certified Nurse with CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System. |
Speaker Disclosures: The planners, speakers, moderators, peer reviewers and /or panelists of this CE activity have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. |
Planners: Joshua Acuna Speaker: Tammy McKamie, RN, MSN, OCN, GCN | Peer Reviewers: Kim Miller, MCHES |
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