objective 3: genetic counseling and testing

Increase the use of genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast, ovarian and colorectal cancers

strategies

3.1 Conduct targeted outreach and education to segments of the population at elevated risk for hereditary breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer

3.2 Identify and increase referral of women diagnosed with breast cancer under age 45; triple negative breast cancer under age 60; or a family history of these cancers

3.3 Identify and refer all women with ovarian cancer or a family history of ovarian cancer

3.4 Promote universal Lynch syndrome screening for all new diagnoses of colon and uterine cancer through tumor or direct gene testing

3.5 Advocate for policies that reduce insurance barriers to genetic counseling and testing

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