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Cancer Risk Assessment with Genetic Testing and Counseling
Our Approach to Assessing Hereditary Cancer Risk
Assessing whether you inherited a higher cancer risk involves more than just genetic testing. We take a comprehensive approach, evaluating the latest clinical evidence to produce a thorough explanation of any risk. We dig deep, going beyond initial results if they do not seem right.
Knowing your risk can prevent cancer or detect disease when it is more curable. It can also guide treatment and follow-up care. We work with you to help make sense of any findings and develop an individualized care plan that respects your choices.
Cancer risk assessment services are provided through the Cancer Genetics Program within the Stanford Cancer Center.
What We Offer You for Hereditary Cancer Risk
- National expertise: Our doctors draft national guidelines on what to test for and when to consider it. We lead the way in testing for lesser-known genetic mutations tied to breast and other cancers.
- Personalized care: Our cancer genetic counselors have years of experience to support you in choosing the right assessment plan for you. You can target more genes or fewer, or opt out of testing altogether.
- Advanced panel testing: For assessments involving genetic testing, we use the latest technique to test dozens of genes at once, a standard-setting approach we adopted early on and validated.
- Team-based interpretations: Our doctors and counselors work together to provide deep insight into your needs. They specialize in interpreting uncertain findings and designing risk management plans tailored to you and your family.
- Leading research and clinical trials: Our highly published doctors continue to identify genetic mutations that can cause cancer and improve the way hereditary cancer risk is evaluated and managed.
What Is an Assessment for Hereditary Cancer Risk?
Cancer Risk Assessment with Genetic Testing and Counseling
Our genetic testing and counseling provide the expertise you need for assessing your hereditary cancer risk. We have experience with rare gene mutations.
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