Published by AACR in 2017, this publication was written by some of the invaluable members of LFSA’s Genetic Counseling Advisory Group. In this article, the authors present a genetic counseling framework for oncology professionals. They discuss key points of entry and offer recommendations on when and how to provide initial and follow-up genetic counseling sessions. The genetic counseling and testing processes are reviewed, and the psychological impact of surveillance is examined. As pediatric cancer genetics continues to advance, genetic counseling services will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper identification and management of at-risk children in the future.
