[Who must be referred for genetic counseling?].

Who must be referred for genetic counseling ? Abstract. A family history of breast cancer and / or ovarian cancer is the main risk factor for a woman to develop breast (or / and ovarian cancer) herself. A detailed analysis of the family history by a oncogenetics specialist allows establishing the indication for genetic testing. Required criteria for testing in Switzerland are well defined. High-risk women can be identified by a mutation detection in predisposing gene like BRCA1 or BRCA2. Management of mutation carriers should comply with international guidelines.