Cancer Genetic Counseling

 

How Can Clover Genetics Help?

Cancer Risk Assessment:

Schedule an appointment with a certified genetic counselor to discuss your personal genetic predisposition to developing cancer, or regarding your current or previous cancer diagnosis, and to assist in informing decision-making for deciding for or against obtaining genetic testing or alternatives.

What is cancer genetics?

Cancer is caused by a change in genes, also known as a gene variant. A gene variant can be inherited or can be acquired during a person’s life. One aspect of cancer genetics is to identify individuals and families with an increased risk of developing cancer due to inherited gene variants and provide counseling on the proactive and preventative measures they can take to reduce their risk. The second aspect of cancer genetics addresses the potential for cancer treatments based on an individual’s specific cancer cells. Genetic counseling can help cancer patients, or patients in remission, identify the best and most customized treatment options available.

Who can benefit from Cancer-focused genetic counseling?

  • Individuals with a personal history of cancer

    • Both individuals diagnosed with cancer who are seeking treatment options and or those who have recovered from cancer and want to know more about their recurrence risk may benefit from genetic counseling.

  • Individuals with a family history of cancer

    • One or more of the following may be true:

      • Multiple closely related individuals develop cancer at a young age (< 50 years old)

      • Multiple cancer diagnoses in the same individual

      • Bilateral cancers

        • Two cancers in a pair of organs - cancer in both breasts or both kidneys

      • Rare cancers (Ex. male breast cancer, ovarian cancer, diffuse gastric cancer, adrenal tumors)