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Unit 11: Case Study of Childhood Cancer Genetics - Coggle Diagram
Unit 11: Case Study of Childhood Cancer Genetics
Retinoblastoma
Rare childhood eye cancer originating in the retina < 5
Cancer + global health issue
Vision Loss or death (if left untreated)
Mutation in RB1 Gene
H1: Bilateral Retinoblastoma. Either family history of disease or RB1 Gene mutation
Challenges in Genetic counselling delivery
Messenger: Training of professionals and infrastructure for testing
Message: Availbity/access to genetic testing, access to family records needed for a better medical history evaluation
Uptake: Lack of education surrounding diagnosis and disease, lack of support after diagnosis
RB in Kenya
Main challenges
Genetic testing not readily available
Lack of genetic counsellors to interpret results if testing is done
Late diagnosis of disease
Integrated Knowledge Translation
Culturally relevant approach to genetic counselling
Increased research about diseases most prevalent in area
Medical Education
Medical education curriculum update done in small groups through role play
Exchange programs between universities