BRCA toolkit


formThe resources below were developed to support implementation of BRCA testing through routine oncology appointments. Thousands of patients have now been tested using this process in many centers. The feedback from patients and clinicians has been overwhelmingly positive.

The resources were developed for use at the Royal Marsden Hospital. We hope are a useful template for other hospitals wishing to implement a similar service.

Anyone can complete the training resources. Upon completion, you will be able to download a certificate.

Please follow the relevant steps outlined below, which should take about 30 mins:

PLEASE NOTE: We now use the testing criteria described on the MCG criteria page and in detail here

 

For breast cancer teams:

Step 1: Watch the training videos. Please view the playlist “for breast cancer teams” on the MCG programme YouTube channel. The playlist includes four short videos. Clicking “play all” on the playlist page will play them in sequence (MCG ELM1, MCG ELM 2, MCG ELM3a and MCG ELM4).

Step 2: Read the learning resources pack. To open the document, please click here: MCG LRP1 – Breast Unit BRCA testing learning resources pack

Step 3: Complete the checklist. Once you have completed steps 1 and 2 above, please complete the checklist below. You will then automatically be redirected to a certificate of completion of the training.[spacer height=”5px”]
Breast Cancer BRCA Testing Checklist

 

For gynae cancer teams

Step 1: Watch the training videos. Please view the playlist “for gynae cancer teams” on the MCG programme YouTube channel. The playlist includes four short videos. Clicking “play all” on the playlist page will play them in sequence (MCG ELM1, MCG ELM 2, MCG ELM3b and MCG ELM4).

Step 2: Read the learning resources pack. To open the document, please click here: MCG LRP2 – Gynae Unit BRCA testing learning resources pack

Step 3: Complete the checklist. Once you have completed steps 1 and 2 above, please complete the checklist below. You will then automatically be redirected to a certificate of completion of the training.[spacer height=”5px”]
Ovarian Cancer BRCA Testing Checklist

 

For cancer genetics teams:

Step 1: Watch the training videos. Please view the playlist “for cancer genetics teams” on the MCG programme YouTube channel. The playlist includes four short videos. Clicking “play all” on the playlist page will play them in sequence (MCG ELM1, MCG ELM2, MCG ELM3a, MCG ELM3b and MCG ELM4).

Step 2: Read the Genetics Unit resources pack. To open the document, please click here: MCG GRP1 – Genetics Unit resources pack

Step 3: Read the Breast Unit BRCA testing learning resources pack. To open the document, please click here: MCG LRP1 – Breast Unit BRCA testing learning resources pack

Step 4: Read the Gynae Unit BRCA testing learning resources pack. To open the document, please click here: MCG LRP2 – Gynae Unit BRCA testing learning resources pack