Susan C. Modesitt, MD

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DR. MODESITT is an Associate Professor and Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA.

Articles

Common criteria prompting genetic referral for hereditary cancer syndromes

Susan C. Modesitt, MD;Christine Garcia, MD

September 2nd 2019

There are several features in a woman’s personal or family history that should raise suspicion for potential involvement of an underlying genetic mutation and prompt genetic counseling/testing.

Common hereditary cancer syndromes with breast and gynecologic malignancies

Susan C. Modesitt, MD;Christine Garcia, MD

August 30th 2019

As they often serve as primary care providers, ob/gyns are uniquely positioned to help identify at-risk women before they develop cancer.

Hereditary cancers in gynecology: What clinicians need to know

Susan C. Modesitt, MD;Christine Garcia, MD

December 13th 2017

The contribution of hereditary cancer syndromes to many gynecologic malignancies has been increasingly recognized over the past decade. As they often serve as primary care providers, ob/gyns are uniquely positioned to help identify at-risk women before they develop cancer.