Oncogenetics (Cancer Genetic)

Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer Risk

Most cancers occur by chance, but about 5% to 10% are hereditary—meaning they are caused by specific genetic changes passed down through families. Our Oncogenetics services help you understand your risk, take preventive action, and personalize your treatment.

Who Should Consider Cancer Genetic Counseling?

Genetic testing is a powerful tool if you or your family have:

Early-Onset Cancer: Cancer diagnosed at an unusually young age (e.g., breast or colon cancer before age 50).
Multiple Family Members: Several relatives on the same side of the family with the same or related cancers (e.g., breast and ovarian, or colon and uterine).
Multiple Primary Cancers: One individual who has had more than one type of cancer.
Rare Cancers: Diagnosis of rare tumors, such as male breast cancer or certain endocrine tumors.
Known Family Mutation: A known genetic change (like BRCA1 or BRCA2) already identified in a relative.

Empower Yourself with Information: Don't wonder about risks. Get the clarity you need to make informed health decisions for yourself & your loved ones.

How Genetic Testing Changes the Story?

For Those Currently Fighting Cancer

Precision Medicine: Certain genetic markers determine which therapies will be most effective. For example, PARP inhibitors are specifically effective for patients with BRCA mutations.
Surgical Decisions: Knowing if there is a genetic risk may influence surgical choices (e.g., choosing a bilateral mastectomy over a lumpectomy).

For Healthy Individuals (Predictive Testing)

Increased Surveillance: Starting screenings like MRIs or colonoscopies at a much earlier age than the general public.
Risk-Reducing Options: Discussing preventive medications or prophylactic surgeries to significantly lower the chance of cancer ever developing.
Family Planning: Understanding the risk of passing a mutation to the next generation

The Counseling Process: Step-by-Step

The Consult: We discuss your concerns and map out your family’s cancer history.
Informed Consent: We explain the Importance , Limitations and Privacy aspects of genetic testing.
The Test: A simple blood draw or biopsy specimen.
The Management Plan: If a risk is found, we provide a written "Action Plan" for you and your doctors.

Our Oncogenetic Services

Service	What is Involved?
Risk Assessment	A deep dive into your three-generation family medical history.
Multi-Gene Panels	Using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to screen dozens of genes simultaneously (e.g., BRCA, Lynch Syndrome, PALB2, TP53).
Somatic vs. Germline Analysis	Distinguishing between mutations found only in the tumor and those you were born with.
Post-Test Counseling	A detailed session to explain what your results mean for you and your relatives.

What a "Positive" Result Actually Means?

A positive result does not mean you have cancer or that you definitely will get it. It means you have a higher-than-average risk. This knowledge is an advantage—it allows you and your doctors to "see around the corner" and create a customized screening plan to catch any issues at their most treatable stage.