Cancer Predispositions Working Group
Dr. med. Nicolas Waespe, Bern & Geneva
Chair
Dr. med. Eveline Stutz-Grunder, Zurich
Vice Chair
Background
The Cancer Predispositions Working Group is a formal working group within the Swiss Society of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology (SSPHO). Cancer predispositions are heritable conditions that increase risk of development of cancers. More than 40 such conditions have been identified, so far they are associated with a wide range of cancers that occur during childhood and adolescence. About 10% of children with cancer have an underlying cancer predisposition. Unfortunately, these conditions are often insufficiently identified, and care is not adapted to these conditions.
Aims
We aim to improve identification of at-risk patients, accurate diagnosis, care and associated research projects in Switzerland.
Improve diagnosis and care of patients with suspected or identified cancer predispositions through national collaboration.
Facilitate research projects to better understand genetic causes of cancer predispositions.
Collect data of patients with suspected and genetically proven cancer predispositions and their families.
Promote international collaborations.
