Cathy Belt, RN, MSN, AOCN, Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses possible steps individuals can take upon finding out they have an inherited cancer syndrome, such as mutations in the 

Surveillance is important to monitor for any early signs of cancer, including earlier and more frequent screening to identify any abnormalities before they become cancerous.

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Cathy Belt, RN, MSN, AOCN, Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses possible steps individuals can take upon finding out they have an inherited cancer syndrome, such as mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.

Cathy Belt on How to Act on Inherited Cancer Symptoms

Cathy Belt, RN, MSN, AOCN, Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses nurses’ role in detecting inherited cancer syndromes.

Many hereditary cancers show physical dermatological signs before they develop, such as change in skin texture, skin legions and oral changes. It is vital for a skilled oncology nurse to recognize these symptoms and then open up the patient discussion about family history of cancer and other benign conditions to determine if the individual may have an inherited cancer syndrome. Then, a patient can be referred to a genetics counselor who can determine if an inherited cancer syndrome is present and help the patient seek treatment to hopefully prevent the development of cancer in the future.

​Cathy Belt, RN, MSN, AOCN, Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses nurses’ role in detecting inherited cancer syndromes.

Cathy Belt, RN, MSN, AOCN

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