Genetic Risk Assessments For Cancer

One in three individuals will develop cancer in their lifetime. Family history is an important factor in determining a person’s risk of cancer. However, only 5 to 10 percent of all cancers are currently thought to be inherited, and sometimes the fear of cancer may outweigh the reality of one’s cancer risk. A Genetic Risk Assessment for Cancer provides you with information regarding your risk of cancer based on your personal and family history. You will learn whether or not you are at an increased risk and, most importantly, what you can do about it.

Who would benefit from a risk assessment?

• Anyone with a personal history of cancer
• Anyone with a family history of cancer
• Anyone concerned about his or her risk for cancer

During a cancer genetic risk assessment for cancer, you will meet with a genetic counselor and/or medical geneticist for approximately 60-75 minutes. Consultations take place in the Oakwood Cancer Center at Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center in Dearborn.