The program takes a team approach when it comes to your health and understanding cancer genetics. Our health care team includes physicians, genetic counselors, and other specialists who will work with you to provide an evaluation of your risk and to help you understand and use the information for appropriate screenings and health management. How The Hereditary Cancer Program Helps Knowing more about your risk for developing cancer may help you, your physicians and health care team make informed decisions about your health care. Some patients are reassured to find out their personal risk is lower than expected. For individuals found to be at increased risk, the physician may suggest careful observation to aid early detection.
Early detection is vital.
For example, more than 90 percent of breast cancer cases are curable when detected at the earliest stages. Risk assessment for familial and hereditary cancers. Identification and discussion of genetic testing options. Using genetic information as part of your personalized, ongoing plan for health care. Medical management referrals to the appropriate specialists, as necessary.