Resources to increase genetics and genomics capacity of oncology nurses.

Resources to increase genetics and genomics capacity of oncology nurses. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2015 Mar 1;42(2):204-6 Authors: Aiello LB Abstract Since the completion of the Human Genome Project (HGP) in 2003, the understanding of genetics and its influence on disease, particularly cancer, has increased dramatically. The initial focus after the completion of HGP was on identifying single-gene disorders, such as many hereditary cancer syndromes (e.g., BRCA1, BRCA2, HNPCC). As research continues, the major impact that genetics and genomics have across the healthcare continuum is only beginning to become clear (Pestka, Burbank, & Junglen, 2010; Thompson & Brooks, 2011). More specifically, genetics and genomics play a role in disease risk and prevention, carcinogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment selection, use of targeted agents, pain management, and end-of-life care. The implications of pharmacogenomics and cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes have yet to be fully understood. Oncology is one of the clinical specialties that has integrated genetics and genomics into clinical care. Therefore, oncology nurses must also include genetics and genomics into their nursing practice to provide competent, evidence-based care and to potentially improve patient outcomes (Jenkins, 2011). 
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