Genetic counselors are professionals who have specialized education in genetics and counseling to assist patients in making personalized and informed decisions about their health. Genetic counseling aims to interpret genetic test results, and to guide and support patients and families seeking more information about the following:
- How inherited diseases and conditions might affect them or their families
- How personal and family medical histories may affect the chance of disease occurrence
- Which genetic tests may or may not be right for them
- What genetic tests may or may not tell us about their health
- How to make informed choices about genetic testing and medical conditions
Our team aims to helps families in understanding to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to cancer and other disease, focusing on:
- Interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence
- Education about inheritance, testing, management, prevention
- Improving access to resources and research
- Counseling to promote informed choices regarding genetic testing and follow-up of genetic cancer conditions