RSNA 2008 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2008


VB31-05

The Role of Family History

Multisession Courses

Presented on December 2, 2008
Presented as part of VB31: Breast Series: Identification and Management of the Patient at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Participants

Robert A. Smith PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Describe the history of our understanding of the role of family history in the risk of breast cancer. 2) Distinguish between family histories that are, and are not, suggestive of the presence of an inherited mutation on BRCA1 or BRCA2. 3) Distinguish between relative risk vs. absolute risk associated with different patterns of family history in first and second degree relatives. 4) Describe current cancer screening guidelines for women at significantly elevated risk for breast cancer due to their family history. 5) Identify internet sources for risk-estimation software to help estimate absolute breast cancer risk and the probability of mutation carrier status based on family history.

Cite This Abstract

Smith, R, The Role of Family History.  Radiological Society of North America 2008 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, February 18 - February 20, 2008 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2008/5000047.html