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CANCER & TREATMENTS SUPPORT & SURVIVORSHIP PREVENTION & RISK ASSESSMENT CLINICAL TRIALS & RESEARCH LIVING WITH CANCER | |
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Home > Prevention & Risk Assessment > Genetics Cancer Genetics Clinic
The Cancer Genetics Clinic provides counseling for all types of cancer including: familial colon cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cancer of the uterus, prostate cancer, melanoma, thyroid cancer, sarcoma, childhood cancers and other less common tumors. Appointments are generally 1 1/2 hour consultations that include an overview of cancer genetics, a history and physical examination to look for signs and symptoms of familial cancer and individualized counseling regarding strategies of how to lower the risk of cancer. Patients are asked to complete and return a personal and family history questionnaire prior to their appointment so that the physicians and genetic counselors are informed about the issues important to the family before the visit. This clinic is located at in the Cancer Center on Floor 1. Stephen B. Gruber, M.D., Ph.D. is the clinic director. Cancer Center Level 1 floor plans AppointmentsAppointments can be made by physician or self-referral. Please call: (734) 647-8906 Send referral information to our clinic location: Cancer Genetics Clinic |
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The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the U-M Health System is for people who are concerned about their own risk or other family member's risk of cancer. Although most cancers are not "inherited," some families are particularly susceptible to cancer and may benefit from early detection or other risk reduction strategies. The specialists of the Cancer Genetics Clinic help patients and their families understand genetic contributions to cancer and develop personalized plans to manage their risk. Genetic testing is helpful for some families. For others, comprehensive risk assessment and genetic counseling provide enough information to develop a plan for lowering the risk of cancer.
