Hereditary Cancer Risk Clinic
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We’ll find out if you’re at risk for certain cancers and guide your care.
The Polyclinic Hereditary Cancer Risk Clinic (HCRC) works with patients who may have a higher chance of developing certain types of cancer. These include cancer of the breast, ovaries, uterus, colon, pancreas, skin (melanoma) and prostate.
These cancers can run in families, meaning you may have a gene that increases your chances of getting cancer. This is called hereditary risk. The HCRC team will identify your cancer risk factors.
Knowing your cancer risk can help you and your care team guide your care. It improves your chances of not getting cancer and of finding it early. It can also help you know if family members should be checked for predisposition to certain types of cancer.
Our services include:
- Reviewing your cancer risk based on your family history and other factors
- Determining the need for and benefits of genetic testing
- Working with a lab that does genetic testing
- Reviewing and explaining test results
- Developing a personalized care plan based on your risk
- Managing medical care and surgeries with your primary care doctor if you are at high risk
- Providing ready access to cancer screening and diagnostic tools, such as MRIs and CT scans
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