Performing breast cancer risk assessments in a community setting.

This article describes the implementation of a risk assessment program for women having screening mammography at a community center. The program used the National Cancer Institute's Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool to raise awareness in high-risk women. An evidence-based process is essential when implementing changes in clinical practice to overcome challenges and barriers.

Genetic information and discrimination: a policy analysis.

Because of the Human Genome Project, nurses increasingly must understand how genetics impact health and treatment decisions. Although the sequencing of the human genome was crucial, the next step is advancing the understanding of genomics, interpreting genetic information, and using that information to improve health care, particularly for patients with cancer. Oncology nurses are in a position to educate and provide appropriate counseling to patients unsure about genetic testing.