Cancer genetic counseling

If you meet any of the following qualifications, you and your family could benefit from genetic counseling.

• You or a family member were diagnosed with cancer before age 50 or diagnosed with a rare cancer (such as ovarian cancer or breast cancer in a male)

• You have had two or more primary cancers (this does not include cancer that has spread to another area of the body)

• Several close family members on the same side of the family have had the same or related cancers (i.e., breast and ovarian, or colon and uterine)

• You have findings that may be associated with an inherited cancer syndrome, such as multiple colon polyps

Your genetic counselor can help you understand steps you can take to reduce cancer risk, such as:

• Increased monitoring

• Lifestyle changes

• Preventive surgeries

• Use of medications

If you're interested in genetic counseling, ask your primary care provider or oncologist if a genetic counseling referral is appropriate based on your history.

To learn more about our cancer genetic counseling program, call us at 858-939-5218.

Obtenga información en Español sobre nuestro programa de asesoría genética (PDF).