Hereditary Cancer

Hereditary Cancer Clinic services

Our breadth of expertise in hereditary cancers is unmatched in the region. We screen for and diagnose all types of genetic syndromes that can lead to higher risk of cancer (malignancy) in the family. Our clinics care for people with inherited genetic mutations that may increase the risk for many different types of cancer, enabling you to get all the services you need in one place.

Some of our areas of expertise include:

• Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome

• Hereditary melanoma

• Li-Fraumeni syndrome

• Lynch syndrome

• Neurofibromatosis

• Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome

We also specialize in specific genetic mutations, including:

• ATM

• BRCA1 and BRCA2

• CHEK2

• HBOC

• PALB2

• TP53

Our Hereditary Cancer Clinic provides:

• Genetic counseling. Certified genetic counselors evaluate your family history, explain your risk for cancer and coordinate genetic testing for you and your relatives.

• Genetic testing. We use a blood or saliva sample to find out if you have a predisposition for cancer. Your genetic counselor explains the results and guides you on next steps.

• Screenings. People with an inherited risk for cancer often need more frequent or enhanced cancer screenings. Our team manages this cancer screening, such as mammogram and breast MRI.

• Preventive cancer care. People at high risk of certain cancers may benefit from risk-reducing medication or surgery. For example, a mastectomy and chemotherapy may prevent breast cancer in people with a BRCA mutation.

• Specialist referrals. We connect you to the appropriate specialists when needed. Your providers work together to provide timely, streamlined care.

• Follow-up care. We offer the option of long-term monitoring for anyone who has an inherited risk for cancer. We update you about advances in hereditary cancer and invite you to participate in our important research.