Renal Cell Cancer Syndromes: Identification and Management of Patients and Families at Increased Risk.

There are many inherited renal cell cancer syndromes that increase an individual's risk of developing renal cell cancer. The age of onset for these renal cell cancer syndromes ranges from infancy to age 65 years. Clinical manifestations vary widely, and multiple body systems can be involved and present unique challenges to the healthcare team.

Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Models: Challenges in Clinical Application.

Various breast cancer risk prediction models (BCRPMs) exist to assess an individual's risk of developing malignancy and risk of having a mutation associated with hereditary risk of developing cancer. This article provides oncology nurses with current information on the available BCRPMs and highlights nursing implications. Oncology nurses' understanding of BCRPMs can help to ensure that patients are receiving accurate and useful information related to their risks.