The decision to pursue predisposition genetic testing is complex and requires highly individualized assessment. Discussing concerns about genetic discrimination by insurance companies and employers.Recommendations to patient for personal and family cancer surveillance.Assisting patients in identifying and informing at-risk family members.Obtaining insurance preauthorization and coordinating genetic testing.Obtaining informed consent for genetic testing.Counselling patients on the risks, benefits and limitations of testing.Determining appropriate genetic testing.Education of patients regarding the phenotypes of multiple hereditary cancer syndromes.Review of pathology reports and specialized tumor studies.Patient and family risk assessments using multiple risk-assessment models.Review of personal and family histories.
Predisposition for breast, ovarian, colon, endometrial, pancreatic and other cancers Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Genetics Division has the staff and resources to provide assistance as the need arises for predisposition counseling and possible testing for breast, ovarian, colon, endometrial, pancreatic and other cancers.
