Mainstreaming: Hereditary Cancer Program

Oncology-mediated hereditary cancer genetic testing, supported by the Hereditary Cancer Clinic Hub. Testing is offered to individuals with cancer (breast, ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancers) who meet specific referral criteria.

The Mainstreaming Hereditary Cancer Program is a partnership between oncology and surgery clinicians and the Hereditary Cancer Clinic, coordinated by the Mainstreaming Hereditary Cancer Clinic Hub. We aim to provide timely access to appropriate hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with cancer.

• orientation is required to enable clinicians to order Mainstreaming hereditary cancer testing.
• Oncology teams discuss and offer multigene panel testing for hereditary cancer for appropriate individuals.
• clinician and patient support resources are available in print and online, to support informed choice and understanding of results. The option of consultation with a genetic counsellor pre- or post-test is available by request.
• results disclosure is via the Hereditary Cancer Clinic genetics team.