Question 1

Purpose of Counseling

Accepted Answer

Assess the likelihood of a hereditary gene mutation. Identify family members at risk. Develop a proactive prevention and early detection plan.

Question 2

Target Groups

Accepted Answer

Individuals diagnosed with diffuse gastric cancer at a young age. Those with two or more relatives diagnosed with gastric cancer. Women with lobular breast cancer and a family history of the disease.

Question 3

Importance of CDH1 Gene

Accepted Answer

CDH1 is significantly linked to an increased risk of hereditary gastric cancer. It increases the probability of lobular breast cancer in women. Knowledge of the mutation aids in making informed prophylactic surgical decisions.

Protect Your Family From Gastric Cancer - Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (CDH1)