Cancer genetic counseling is the process of collecting your detailed personal and family history, assessing your personal risk, and discussing your genetic testing options. Genetic tests are tests on blood and other tissue used to identify genetic disorders.

The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers genetic counseling and testing services to anyone with an increased risk of developing hereditary forms of cancer, including breast and ovarian (BRCA), colorectal (HNPCC, FAP), and others (Li-Fraumeni, Cowden, etc.). These services can help you identify if you are at increased risk genetically of developing cancer, enabling you and your physician to make important informed medical decisions about screening and prevention to reduce your risk.

Genetic counseling and testing services are offered to individuals and families as part of our comprehensive model of patient-centered care in collaboration with the Yale Cancer Center Genetic Counseling Program. Services are provided by a team of graduate-trained counselors who are certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.