Family history record and hereditary cancer risk perception after the creation of a heredofamilial cancer unit in a Spanish hospital.

e12003 Background: A comprehensive family history and consideration of the criteria for hereditary cancer risk are essential for oncology practice, since patients and relatives at risk could benefit from further genetic counseling (GC). The objective of this work is to compare the family history record and the hereditary cancer perception risk according to national cancer institute (NCI) criteria before and after the creation of a heredofamilial cancer unit (HFCU). Methods: We retrospectively analyze the clinical records from new incoming patients of our medical oncology service in two cohorts: Cohort 1, from January 2009 to December 2009 (before HFCU creation); and cohort 2, from May 2010 to August 2010 (first four months after HFCU creation). Family history record (yes/no) and NCI general hereditary cancer criteria (unusually early age; one or more first-degree relatives affected with the same or a related tumor; synchronous, bilateral or metachronous cancer in the same individual; atypical presentation...