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Genetic Testing Brochure

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Common Reasons for a Cancer Genetics Referral

• You or a close relative have or had colon, ovarian, pancreatic, uterine, stomach, or metastatic prostate cancer
• You were diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50, or have had multiple breast cancers
• A close relative was diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50
• You have 10 or more gastrointestinal polyps
• You have multiple family members diagnosed with breast, colon, uterine, or gastrointestinal cancers before age 50
• You have another type of cancer and want to know if genetic 

Talk to your doctor about whether a referral is appropriate.

High-Risk Cancer Genetics Clinic 

The BMC Cancer Center offers a weekly High-Risk Cancer Genetics Clinic for patients who have already completed genetic counseling and testing. Staffed by both genetic counselors and medical providers, the clinic helps patients understand and manage their cancer risks and connects them with appropriate screenings and referrals. We can also help suggest the best approach for the genetic testing of other family members at risk.

For more information, call Cancer Genetics at 617.638.6428. Interpreter services are available.