The National Cancer Institute (NCI) established the Cancer Genetics Network (CGN) in 1998. The CGN is a national Network of centers specializing in the study of inherited predisposition to cancer. The CGN consists of 8 centers and an Informatics and Information Technology Group that provide the supporting informatics and logistics infrastructure.

The Network supports collaborative investigations on:

• the genetic basis of cancer susceptibility,
• mechanisms to integrate this new knowledge into medical practice, and
• means of addressing the associated psychosocial, ethical, legal, and public health issues.

Please visit the CancerNet website for the most recent and accurate cancer genetics information available from the NCI.