Genetic Counseling and Testing help to identify those at an increased risk for hereditary cancer. A Genetic Risk Assessment Provider evaluates your family history and talks about the risks of inherited cancer as well as screening and management for those of increased risk.
If you or a family member has been affected by cancer, genetic counseling may be needed to assess the risk to your loved ones. Genetic counseling will identify and monitor the family risk factor of not only cancer present in the family history but any increased cancer risk.
At the SOMC Cancer Center, our Genetic Risk Assessment Providers are ready to provide genetic expertise and testing to help you and your family make informed medical decisions based on their own personal cancer risk assessment. If you choose to pursue genetic testing, the testing will be coordinated through expert laboratory facilities.
Benefits of Knowing Your Inherited Cancer Risk:
- Reduce the risk of developing the disease
- Improve the odds of early detection
For more information about Genetic Counseling or to schedule a consultation, call 740-356-7465
