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Asymptomatic Patients with a Family History of Breast Cancer

 

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(Not for those with breast symptoms, under the breast team or with other non family-history related breast queries)

  • Known genetic fault history(e.g. BRCA1 or 2):  refer directly to Peninsula Genetics
     
  • Family history of breast cancer:
    • Review according to NICE 2013 guidelines (see diagram and link below.
    • If meeting criteria then refer to “Family History clinic” at the Mermaid Centre (for risk assessment and onward referral to genetics team if eligible for testing)
  • Advice & Guidance:  available via e-referral A&G system (do not write directly)

 

 

USEFUL LINKS/LEAFLETS:

Breast awareness: https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/have-i-got-breast-cancer/signs-symptoms-breast-cancer

Familial breast cancer - https://breastcancernow.org/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/bcn_family_history_2022_web_0.pdf

 

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER REFERRAL:

Inform patient:

1. They will be sent a link to a secure web-based app where they will be asked to complete family history details (paper-based still an option for those who need it).
2. A risk assessment will then be made and patient will receive letter detailing any screening they need
3. Patient will be offered an opportunity for a telephone call if required or family history more complex.


 

REFERENCES:

NICE 2013 guidelines - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg164

 

Date Reviewed                        24/03/2022

Next Review Date                    24/03/2023

Author                                      Dr M Attridge, RMS GP Sifter

Contributors                             Dr Rebecca Osborne, GPwSI Breast, RCHT

                                                 Eleanor Thorpe, Rachel Evers