In this section
1. Purpose of the group
- To bring together healthcare professionals with an interest in family history and genetics within breast cancer care
- To learn and share best practice and act as an expert group for healthcare professionals who want to change and help improve standards of care for people with a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history and genetics
- To work towards standardised care and develop shared pathways
- To promote the provision of good quality information
- To support and raise awareness for people navigating the family history and genetics pathway with or without a breast cancer diagnosis
- To work with Breast Cancer Now's Policy and Campaigns team, providing expertise and commentary around people with higher risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history and genetics
- To provide a peer support network for members and colleagues working in similar roles
2. Membership
The Family History & Genetics Specialist Interest Group is open to Breast Cancer Now healthcare professionals hub members who:
- Are working in a breast cancer or family history setting
- Are interested in developing their clinical skills required for working with this group of patients
3. Benefits and opportunities of membership
- To hear from expert speakers about topics that are pertinent for people with a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history and genetics
- To have the opportunity to improve the services for people with a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history and genetics
- To network with others working in similar roles
- To have the opportunity to be an external reviewer of our health information
4. Meetings and updates
- The group meets 4 times a year (3 virtual, 1 face-to-face)
- The meetings include presentations and networking time
- Attendance is voluntary
- A hybrid approach (combination of face to face and virtual) will be available for those who are unable to attend the in-person meetings
- We send out bi-monthly email updates to the group
5. How can I join the group?
- If you’re not yet a member of the Breast Cancer Now healthcare professionals hub, please sign up
- To join the group, email your request to HCPengagement@breastcancernow.org