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Familial breast cancer guidance: interview with Andrew Cuthbert, Genetics Councellor: discussion by NICEcomms

Familial breast cancer guidance: interview with Andrew Cuthbert, Genetics Councellor: discussion by NICEcomms | Free Listening on SoundCloud

Andrew Cuthbert a genetics counsellor and guideline development group member, discusses the evidence behind the recommendations for genetic services and counsellors.

This podcast is 12.5 minutes in length. It covers

• the ‘strength’ of different recommendations
• the reduction of the threshold for genetic testing
• where carrier probability testing should be carried out and how
• under what circumstances carrier probability testing should be carried out more quickly
• changes to practice for genetic services and counsellors
• areas for further research