VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round

with Dr Laura Forrest and Katrina Monohan

03 May 2023

Evaluation of the Breast Cancer Mainstream Genetic Testing Program at the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre

An innovative new approach to mainstream breast cancer genetic testing is being undertaken at Parkville Familial Cancer Centre, part of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The mixed-methods study presented includes a retrospective clinical audit, a cross-sectional survey with breast specialists and a cross-sectional patient survey complemented by follow-up interviews with a purposively sampled patient subgroup.

Join us as we explore the experiences of patients and clinicians participating in the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre's (PFCC) mainstream breast cancer genetic testing program, and health service outcomes resulting from the leading-edge approach.

Our co-presenters, Ms Katrina Monohan and Dr Laura Forrest, bring their extensive expertise in genetic counselling and cancer genomics research to this presentation. They will provide invaluable insights into the PFCC's mainstreaming program and its impact on patient care.

Presenters

Dr Laura Forrest

Dr Laura Forrest is a senior research fellow and associate genetic counsellor in the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre, where she leads the psychosocial cancer genomics research team. Dr Forrest is also a senior honorary fellow of the Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology at The University of Melbourne.

Ms Katrina Monohan

Katrina Monohan is a genetic counsellor and acting co-ordinator of the mainstreaming program in the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round is targeted at a clinical audience and features open discussion about real cases and patients. While these cases are de-identified, the imagery, content and discussion can be graphic. It is not appropriate for consumer participants.