The Evolution of Cancer Predisposition Guidelines for Children

n this CME course, Julia Meade, MD, discusses the scope and limitations of different genetic testing options for patients, how to integrate the patient's cancer diagnosis, family history, and tumor biology to determine the appropriate genetic test for the patient, and more.

 

Educational Objectives 

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Determine the scope and limitations of different genetic testing options for patients
  • Integrate the patient's cancer diagnosis, family history, and tumor biology to determine the appropriate genetic test for the patient
  • Recognize when and how to approach families regarding germline cancer predisposition evaluations in a child with a new cancer diagnosis
  • Explain how patient outcomes improve by recognizing when screening guidelines are application with negative genetic testing

Disclosures:

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated. 

 

Dr. Julia Meade receives; 
  

  • Consultant: Alexion Pharmaceuticals

 

Accreditation Statement

Jointly Accredited Provider Mark

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

For your credit transcript, please access our website 4 weeks post-completion at http://ccehs.upmc.com and follow the link to the Credit Transcript page. If you do not provide the last 5 digits of your SSN on the next page you will not be able to access a CME credit transcript. Providing your SSN is voluntary.

Release Date: 3/19/2025 | Last Modified On: 3/19/2025 | Expires: 3/19/2026