Specialty Service
Hereditary cancer screening
Overview
Know Your Risk. Take Action.
We now offer comprehensive hereditary risk assessment and genetic testing — for either Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome or Lynch syndrome. This offers peace of mind to people with a family or personal history of breast, ovarian, colon, and uterine cancers, as mutations or variations in genes passed from parent to child can drastically raise the risk of cancer (in some cases 100%).
Genetic Testing
Genetic testing can help determine if you are at increased risk for developing certain types of cancer.
Coverage Is Excellent
Most insurance companies cover genetic testing at 100%.
About Hereditary Cancer
The Benefits of Testing
Up to 10% of cancers are due to factors passed from one generation to the next. These are known as hereditary cancers, and certain genetic tests can determine an individual’s risk. If you do not have these mutations, we also provide the highest level of risk assessment and personalized care in the area.
If a family member had cancer, however distant, there is a chance a gene mutation was inherited that increases present or future risk and could be passed to the next generation. If you or someone you know is a carrier, it could signal a risk for developing cancer earlier in life — and the sooner testing takes place, the easier it is to manage that risk appropriately.
Cancer Screening Guidelines
Recommended Screenings
We follow national guidelines from the American Cancer Society, the US Preventive Services Task Force, and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Breast Cancer
Guidelines from the American Cancer Society, USPSTF, and NCCN inform when to begin and how often to screen with mammography.
Colorectal Cancer
Screening options such as colonoscopy and stool-based tests are recommended beginning at age 50 (or earlier based on risk).
Prostate Cancer
An informed decision with your physician about PSA-based screening, guided by age, race, and family history.
Lung Cancer
Low-dose CT screening for high-risk patients ages 55–74 with a significant smoking history.
Peace of Mind
Find Out If You Should Be Tested
If you have a family history of cancer or another risk factor, we encourage genetic testing so you can take action. Call or chat to learn more.