Constance A.
Roche, M.S.N., is a nurse practitioner at Massachusetts General where she works in the Gillette
Center for Women's Cancers and the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Genetics and Risk Assessment Program.
She received her B.S.N. from Northeastern University, and her Masters Degree as an Adult Nurse
Practitioner from Simmons College. Her responsibilities include the evaluation and clinical
management of women with breast cancer or benign breast problems. In addition, she has expertise in
assessing women for breast and ovarian cancer risk providing counseling and education about cancer
risk, cancer genetics, screening and risk reduction strategies. She has published and speaks
locally and nationally on the subjects of evaluation of breast problems, breast cancer risk, cancer
genetics, and the development of a cancer risk assessment program.
Nancy E. Siegel Administrative Associate of the Massachussetts General Hospital Breast &
Ovarian Cancer Genetics & Risk Assessment Program seeks to respond to patient concerns and to
relieve any anxieties they may have concerning this appointment. After the consultation at the
Clinic, Nancy follows up to assure that a written summary of the Clinic's assessment is received by
the patient and others. She forwards these findings - including recommendations for screening and
follow-up - to the patient's primary care provider as well as to the patient.
Deborah Bevens Administrative Associate of the Massachussetts General Hospital Breast &
Ovarian Cancer Genetics & Risk Assessment Program, coordinates the contact of each patient with the
Clinic. When she speaks with each person to confirm their appointment, she seeks to respond to their
concerns and to relieve any anxieties they may have concerning this appointment. After the
consultation at the Clinic, Deb follows up to assure that a written summary of the Clinic's
assessment is received by the patient and others. She forwards these findings - including
recommendations for screening and follow-up - to the patient's primary care provider as well as to
the patient.
Kristin Baker Niendorf, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor in the Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Genetics and Risk Assessment Program, received her Bachelor's degree in Genetics and Master's
degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is certified in Genetics
from the American Board of Genetic Counseling and has clinical experience providing risk assessments
based on family history and counseling patients through genetic risk and testing concerns. Kristin
is involved in research studies of several different familial cancers and has published on the topic
of familial cancer. Kristin is actively involved in multiple professional organizations that are
involved in promoting provision of genetic services.
Kristen Manhoney Shannon, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor in the Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Genetics and Risk Assessment Program, received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from the College of
the Holy Cross and a Master's degree in Human Genetics from Sarah Lawrence College. She is certified
in Genetics from the American Board of Genetic Counseling and has vast clinical experience providing
hereditary cancer risk assessments and counseling patients through genetic risk and testing
concerns. Kristen is involved in research studies and has many publications on the topic of familial
cancer. She is actively involved in multiple professional organizations that promote the access to
and provision of genetic services.