Plan for NSW Familial Cancer Services 2010 - 2015

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01 Sep 2010
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The main objective of this project is to provide options for a structure for statewide familial cancer genetics services, both clinical and laboratory, which will meet current and future demand and be accessible to all potential clients across NSW.

It is estimated that between 5-10% of all cancer is inherited, and that for some cancers family members have between 40% (ovarian) to 80% (breast and colorectal) lifetime chance of developing cancer if a specific gene is present.  It is estimated that in one year, 2007, some 1,798-3,595 individuals inherited cancer. It is also estimated that in 2011, almost 6,000 people should be referred to familial cancer services. This number rises to approximately 6,700 in 2016.

The Cancer Institute NSW engaged a consultant to undertake the development of a statewide cancer genetics plan. The following is a de-identified version of the report provided under this consultancy and is based on cancer genetics services in NSW in 2009.

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