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Keywords

colorectal cancer, family history, genetic family history screening questionnaire, genetic screening, genetics, Lynch syndrome

 

Authors

  1. Harrison, Dawn S. DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
  2. Handley, Marilyn PhD, MSN, RN, CNE

Abstract

Abstract: Family history is essential when screening for hereditary cancer syndromes. This article explores if a detailed genetic family history questionnaire is more effective in identifying at-risk individuals for Lynch syndrome than a basic family health questionnaire.