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Thyroid Cancer: Implications of Genomics for Care and Practice

Mary K. Donnelly
CJON 2020, 24(5), 483-487 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.483-487
Some families have a germline risk for developing thyroid and other cancers. An understanding of the genomic alterations that occur in these tumors will help to explain the diverse clinical characteristics of thyroid tumors, provide diagnostic information, and direct therapy. This article reviews...
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Genetics & Genomics

Renal Cell Cancer Syndromes: Identification and Management of Patients and Families at Increased Risk

Melissa Paquin
Tracy Fasolino
CJON 2020, 24(4), 356-359 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.356-359
There are many inherited renal cell cancer syndromes that increase an individual’s risk of developing renal cell cancer. The age of onset for these renal cell cancer syndromes ranges from infancy to age 65 years. Clinical manifestations vary widely, and multiple body systems can be involved and...
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Paving the Way: A Grounded Theory of Discovery and Decision Making for Individuals With the CDH1 Marker

Cheryl L. Hersperger
Jean Boucher
Rosemary Theroux
ONF 2020, 47(4), 446-456 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.446-456
Purpose: To understand the process of discovery and decision making for adults with the CDH1 marker for hereditary diffuse gastric cancer and inherited breast cancer. Participants & Setting: Purposeful sampling included 20 participants: 17 adults (11 women and 6 men aged 23–77 years) recruited...
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Telegenetics: Remote Counseling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Suzanne M. Mahon
CJON 2020, 24(3), 244-248 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.244-248
During the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person provision of cancer genetic counseling and education services was not possible for a prolonged period. This article outlines why such services can continue remotely, despite the disruption of a pandemic, as well as describes the strengths and limitations of...
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Genetic Discrimination: The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act’s Impact on Practice and Research

Meghan Underhill-Blazey
Margaret R. Klehm
CJON 2020, 24(2), 135-137 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.135-137
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) provides federal safeguards to prohibit employer or insurance discrimination based on personal or familial genetic information or conditions. Awareness of the implications of genetic testing in individuals and families and of state and...
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