When to Worry: Family History and the Risk of Childhood Cancer (RECORDING)

Due to the relative rarity of childhood cancer, many healthcare providers lack extensive experience with pediatric cancer predisposition syndromes. Join us for this recorded session to deepen your understanding of these syndromes and explore the indications for genetic testing based on family cancer history. This recording aims to enhance your knowledge and clinical skills in identifying and managing pediatric patients at risk.

  Release Date: December 4, 2024
  Expiration Date: December 3, 2027
  Estimated Time To Complete: ~55 minutes
  Registration Fee: FREE
*Originally recorded on 11/04/2024

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1. Define the concept of cancer predisposition syndrome in pediatric patients
2. Identify questions to ask patients’ family members when gathering information about family history of cancer
3. Review the indications for genetic testing for cancer predisposition syndrome
4. Discuss the genetic screening process with the patient and family

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American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours.  

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