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Understanding contralateral prophylactic mastectomy decision-making in women with early-stage breast cancer: A nursing perspective

August 1, 2019 A growing proportion of women with early-stage breast cancer without familial or genetic risk factors are electing…

A PCP’s Guide to Managing Patients at Genetic Risk of Breast Cancer

Caring for women on adjuvant therapy for breast cancer: Role of the NP in the primary care setting

Faculty: Rachel Gorham, MSN, WHNP-BC, AGN-BC, holds board certification as a women’s health nurse practitioner and in advanced genetics nursing.…

management of benign breast lesion

Assessment and management of benign breast lesions: Role of the WHNP

“Benign Breast Conditions: The Role of the WHNP,” will be a breakout session at the 24th Annual NPWH Premier Women’s Health Conference Oct. 13 to 16. See article for registration details.

Breast and Ovarian Cancer and the BRCA Gene

Position Statement: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Assessment

Approximately 5% to 10% of breast cancers and 20% to 25% of ovarian cancers are associated with a hereditary predisposition from an inherited pathogenic variant

cancer risk assessment screening tool for HBOC

Implementing a Cancer Risk Assessment Screening Tool: Identifying Patients at Risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome

The development and implementation of an HBOC risk assessment protocol can decrease morbidity and mortality.