BRCA and Beyond – Hereditary Risk for Cancers of the Breast, Ovary, Prostate, and Pancreas

Description
This webinar will review both broad concepts and key details of genes associated with hereditary risk of breast, ovary, prostate, and pancreas cancer. Familiarity with genes beyond BRCA1 and BRCA2 is important for comprehensive cancer genetic testing and can inform recommendations for cancer screening, risk-reduction, and treatment. These genes include ATM, BARD1, BRIP1, CHEK2, PALB2, RAD51C, and RAD51D. The cancer risks associated with inherited pathogenic variants (PVs) in these genes vary, introducing important nuances into risk assessment and counseling regarding medical interventions.

Level of Instruction
Intermediate - Refresher course; some basic knowledge of subject recommended

Learning Objectives

1. Identify multiple genes related to hereditary risk of breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancers
2. Identify appropriate candidates for hereditary cancer testing, including candidates for updated testing
3. Distinguish between levels of risk and appropriate medical management guidelines based on genetic test results and individual patient characteristics

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 0.10 NSGC CEU
Course opens: 
11/06/2025
Course expires: 
11/06/2026
Cost:
$0.00

Presenter: Julie Mak, MS, MSc, CGC

Genetic Counselor Supervisor at University of California San Francisco

Julie Mak, MS, MSc, CGC is a genetic counselor supervisor at the University of California San Francisco, where she has worked since 2002. As an undergraduate at Stanford University, Mak earned a combined degree in biological science and German studies. She then completed a master's degree in neuroscience, with a focus on genetics, at Stanford. She earned her master's degree in genetic counseling from the University of Toronto. Her clinical effort is in the Hereditary Cancer Clinic, a multi-specialty team focused on the care of individuals with inherited risk for cancer. Julie is also involved in the teaching of genetic counseling students and other trainees. She is a member of the NCCN Committee for Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic, and she has enjoyed the privilege of speaking at a number of local and national genetics and oncology conferences.

 

Moderator: Caitlin Reid, CGC

Genomic Science Liaison at Ambry Genetics

Caitlin Reid, CGC, is a certified Genetic Counselor and Genomic Science Liaison at Ambry Genetics. She serves as a clinical liaison for the field team to educate health care providers and key opinion leaders on genetic testing and genomic medicine. Caitlin previously worked as an Oncology Genetic Counselor at the University of Iowa in the Holden Comprehensive Cancer center. Caitlin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a concentration in cell and developmental biology from the University of Iowa. She earned her Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling from the University of Michigan in 2018 and is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

 

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Available Credit

  • 0.10 NSGC CEU

Price

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