Susan C. Modesitt, MD

There are several features in a woman’s personal or family history that should raise suspicion for potential involvement of an underlying genetic mutation and prompt genetic counseling/testing.

As they often serve as primary care providers, ob/gyns are uniquely positioned to help identify at-risk women before they develop cancer.

The contribution of hereditary cancer syndromes to many gynecologic malignancies has been increasingly recognized over the past decade. As they often serve as primary care providers, ob/gyns are uniquely positioned to help identify at-risk women before they develop cancer.