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Genetic Counseling for cancer is a process that involves
education about cancer risks in individuals and families and the risks,
benefits, and limitations of genetic testing. Not all individuals who have
genetic counseling have genetic testing; however, knowing the risks and
options that exist may be helpful. |
Individuals and/or families who are candidates for genetic counseling may
have one or more of the following characteristics:
- Persons diagnosed with cancer before age 50 (especially breast, colon,
uterine and ovarian cancers)
- Multiple relatives with the same or related cancers(breast/ovarian and
colon/uterine)
- Persons diagnosed with more than one cancer
- Cancer diagnosed in more than one generation
- Persons diagnosed with a rare cancer or cancer that occurs most frequently
in the opposite sex (e.g. breast cancer in males)
- Persons diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer in certain ethnic
backgrounds (e.g. Ashkenazi Jewish)
A Certified Genetic Counselor is available by appointment only at AnMed
Health Cancer Center and there is no charge for this service. Please contact
your physician if you have any questions. To make an appointment, call
Greenwood Genetic Center at (888) 442.4363.
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