Role of oncology/genetics nurse in management of individuals with hereditary diffuse gastric cancer.

Nursing intervention Individuals who are known to carry the mutation are provided with a personalised cancer risk management plan with the aim of reducing morbidity overwhelmed by the number of appointments they receive and by the variability of information given to them, as care often moves from and between several teams. A care pathway has been developed by the oncology/genetics nurse to ensure optimal communication between the genetics and oncology treatment team, to ensure the best outcome for the patients. The oncology/genetics nurse coordinator with her specialist knowledge of genetics plays a vital role in facilitating ongoing follow up of these individuals, coordinating screening, educating patients and their family on risk management strategies.