Table 1.

Checklist criteria for eligibility to be referred to breast cancer genetic counselling

One or more of the following

Breast cancer diagnosis <40 years of age

Breast cancer diagnosis <50 years of age and

Bilateral breast cancer (synchronic or metachronic)

First degree relative with breast cancer

Breast cancer diagnosis at any age and

Known BRCA1/2 mutation in the family*

Personal history of contralateral breast cancer <50 years

Personal history of ipsilateral breast cancer <50 years*

Personal history of ovarian cancer*

Relative with ovarian cancer in the same part of the family

Male relative with breast cancer in the same part of the family*

Two or more first/second degree relatives with breast cancer in the same part of the family

* Not included in the overall Cohen’s Kappa, because the variable is a constant (and 100 % agreement)