An estimated five to 10 percent of cancer diagnoses are due to an inherited form of cancer (American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2009. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2009). This means that five to 10 percent of people who receive a cancer diagnosis inherited a genetic change that caused them to have a higher likelihood of developing the disease.

At the Porter Cancer Care Center we recognize the importance of genetic counseling to identify hereditary cancer syndromes in prevention and early diagnosis of cancer. Genetic counseling for inherited cancer conditions is provided through the Hereditary Cancer Clinic (HCC) at the Porter Cancer Care Center. Genetic counseling can be provided to both individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and individuals who have not had cancer, but have a family history of the disease.

For more information contact the Hereditary Cancer Clinic or for appointments and referrals,

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Contact the Hereditary Cancer Clinic at 303-765-3923 for more information or to schedule an appointment.