Use the searchable library below to find resources to help coordinate genetic counseling and testing for patients with cancer. These curated materials provide guidance for cancer care team members to ensure that eligible patients with cancer receive appropriate genetic counseling and testing.

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Directory of Genetic Counselors
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Searchable database of NSGC-member genetic counselors
Find a Genetic Counselor in Iowa
Hereditary Cancer Genetics Clinics Map
Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC)
Map of available hereditary cancer genetics clinics in Iowa
Find a Genetic Counselor in Iowa
NSGC Practice Guidelines
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Details the development and use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for genetic counselors including the guideline creation process, topic proposals, conflict of interest information, and ongoing related projects
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Federal Advocacy Initiatives
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Information about the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act and other federal advocacy work supported by NSGC
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
NSGC Genetic Testing Resource [requires NSGC account to access]
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
NSGC Genetic Testing Resource: Introduction to genetic testing, including a review of genetic testing types, technology, and the genetic counseling process
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Patient Satisfaction Survey Options [requires NSGC account to access]
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes and Risk Assessment
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
ACOG-sponsored resource with guidance for evaluating risk of hereditary cancer syndromes and appropriate genetic counseling referrals
Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019-present)
Consensus Guideline on Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast Cancer
American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS)
ASBrS Consensus Guideline on genetic testing needs for hereditary breast cancer
Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019-present)
Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Cancer [requires account to access]
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) review high-risk assessments for genetic/familial breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer. NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way.

Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019-present)
Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal Cancer [requires account to access]
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

NCCN Guidelines® review high-risk assessments for genetic/familial colorectal cancer. NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way.

Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019-present)
BRCA-Related Cancer: Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testin
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

USPSTF recommendations regarding risk assessment for patients with BRCA-related cancer

Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019-present)
A Multidisciplinary Consortium to Advance Genetic Counseling in Oncology
Iowa Oncology Society
Findings from a multi-year project conducted by the Iowa Oncology Society to improve cancer genetic counseling and testing in oncology. Emphasizes education, stakeholder collaboration, and policy advocacy to improve patient access and understanding of genetic services.
Practice Resources
Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment and Counseling (PDQ®) – Health Professional Version
National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute
Summary of current methods for evaluating and counseling patients about cancer genetics
Practice Resources
Improving Access to Oncology Genetic Counseling
Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC)

Oncology Issues article discussing the implementation of a telehealth program by the Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) to improve access to genetic counseling for oncology patients

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Integrating Clinical Cancer Genetics into Oncology Practice
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Online toolkit of resources for oncology professionals looking to integrate hereditary cancer risk assessments into clinical practice
Practice Resources
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