Genetic Counseling for Cancer Patients

Several genes have been discovered that for some families explain why cancer appears to run in the family. Individuals who carry a change, or mutation, in a hereditary cancer gene are at an increased risk to develop cancer or a second cancer. Currently, the most common inherited syndromes involve breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and colon cancer. In this video, UMGCC's genetic counselor, Jessica Rispoli Joines, M.G.C., C.G.C., explains the importance of medical history in screening for cancer, what factors might put an individual at increased risk of hereditary cancer, and when genetic testing might be indicated.

Related Links:

University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
http://www.umgcc.org/

Genetic Counseling for Cancer
http://www.umgcc.org/patient_info/genetic_counsel.htm

Genetic Counseling FAQ
http://www.umgcc.org/patient_info/genetic_faq.htm

Information for Patients
http://www.umgcc.org/patient_info/canc_pat.htm

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Science & Technology

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• cancer
• genetics
• genetic counseling
• hereditary
• inherited
• treatment
• personalized treatment
• advanced screening
• jessica rispoli joines
• umgcc
• ummc