Kyle Salsbery Genetic Counselor salsbery.kyle@marshfieldclinic.org Beyond BRCA1/2 Kyle Salsbery Genetic Counselor salsbery.kyle@marshfieldclinic.org
Outline Who we see in genetics and how to refer Testing options Cancer risk genes: CHEK2, PALB2, TP53 Test results and recommendations Family history examples
Who we see in genetics General genetics clinic Cancer Multiple generations affected Early onset Rare cancers Old age does not disqualify Indication of family history alone
NCCN guidelines for further genetic risk evaluation Ovarian cancer Breast cancer and Known familial mutation Diagnosed ≤ 50 TNBC ≤ 60 Significant family history Male breast cancer Family history alone
Referral process Referral manager Outside referral Family history questionnaire Telehealth Genetics will check with insurance coverage for appointment
Genetic Screening Form
Krames tool and also have specific ones for ovarian, colon, and endometrial
T/F questions of referral to genetics
Cancer Genetic Testing Options Next-generation sequencing technology Panel testing More personalized Wordle image
Cancer Risk Genes BRCA1/2 CHEK2 PALB2 TP53
BRCA1/2 Breast, Ovarian, but more…MBC, melanoma, pancreatic State recommendations
Evidence for Panel testing
Beyond BRCA1/2
Beyond BRCA1/2
Family History Example
CHEK2 Cancer Risks Breast Prostate Colon Screening Family testing
Family History Example
PALB2 Cancer Risks Breast Pancreatic Screening
Family History Example
TP53 Cancer Risks Lifetime risk up to 90% Screening
Multiple Testing Indications
Test Results Positive Negative Variant of uncertain significance Screening recommendations Referrals Negative Cancer risk models Variant of uncertain significance Family studies
Insurance
Always a Surprise
Challenges Context, context, context Newer/moderate risk genes Discrepancies between interpretations
Questions