This section provides information on the following topics:
Genes and Cancer
Basics of how genes play a role in cancer
Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk
Things to consider and questions to ask before deciding to be tested
Collecting Your Family’s Cancer History
Understanding hereditary cancer and how to gather and share your family history
What to Expect When Meeting With a Genetic Counselor
Role of a genetic counselor and how to prepare for a visit
Hereditary Cancer-Related Syndromes
Information on various hereditary conditions that can raise the risk of specific types of cancer