What’s Genetics ‘Gut’ To Do With It? Review of Hereditary Gastric Cancer Syndromes, Risks & Management

This webinar will provide an extensive review of hereditary cancer syndromes that confer risk for gastric cancer and other gastric neoplasia. This review will include discussion of genetic testing strategies, current cancer risk estimates, and management of these syndromes from a patient-centric perspective. This webinar will also include a review of non-genetic risk factors and prevention strategies.

Presented by:

NSGC Cancer SIG
Sonia Kupfer, MD
Emma Keel, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Define cancer risks associated with hereditary gastric cancer syndromes.
2. Review risk factors and general prevention for gastric cancer.
3. Examine the paradigm shift in the management of Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer patients.
4. Apply new cancer risk estimates and emerging management guidelines to real world cases.

Genetic Counselor CEUs: 

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .1 CEUs or 1 Category 1 contact hour for the activity, What’s Genetics 'Gut' to do with it? A Review of Hereditary Gastric Cancer Syndromes. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

Successful Completion: 

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation