Hereditary cancers in children and ethical and psychosocial implications

J Pediatr Nurs. 2000 Aug;15(4):217-25. doi: 10.1053/jpdn.2000.8044.

Abstract

This article describes the application of genetic testing of children for hereditary cancers and the resultant ethical and psychosocial implications. Basic cancer genetics concepts are reviewed. Specific hereditary cancers that may affect children are described along with case examples and recommendations for nursing practice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / diagnosis
  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / genetics
  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / nursing
  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / psychology
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Ethics, Nursing*
  • Female
  • Genetic Counseling / methods
  • Genetic Testing* / methods
  • Genetic Testing* / nursing
  • Genetic Testing* / psychology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a / diagnosis
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a / genetics
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a / nursing
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a / psychology
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / diagnosis*
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / genetics
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / nursing
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / psychology*
  • Pediatric Nursing / methods
  • Psychology, Child*
  • Retinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Retinal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Retinal Neoplasms / nursing
  • Retinal Neoplasms / psychology
  • Retinoblastoma / diagnosis
  • Retinoblastoma / genetics
  • Retinoblastoma / nursing
  • Retinoblastoma / psychology