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Risk Assessment

Genetic Risk Assessment

If you are concerned about inherited cancer risk because of your personal history, your family history, or both, we are here to help. We work with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

  • Multiple relatives with the same or related cancers
  • More than one type of cancer in the same person
  • Rare cancers or patterns that show up across generations
  • A known genetic change (mutation) in your family

Genetic risk assessment is appropriate at any age, and our team is experienced in working with individuals and families from all walks of life. We will meet you where you are and tailor care to what you need.

  • Review your personal and family history and create/update your family pedigree
  • Estimate your inherited cancer risk and explain what it could mean for you and your family
  • Cover genetics and inheritance in everyday language
  • Discuss screening, prevention, and risk reduction options that fit your level of risk
  • Offer genetic testing if appropriate (blood or saliva)—always your choice
  • If you test, review your results together, plan next steps, and coordinate any follow- up care or resources

  • Initial genetics appointments: approximately 1–2 hours
  • Follow‑up visits to review results: typically 30–45 minutes

Genetic counseling is a conversation—not just a test. It is used to help you understand how genetics may affect you health and your family.

A genetics provider will explain the complex information in everyday language and will ensure that you understand how your results may guide medical care, cancer screening, prevention strategies, and your personal decision‑making.

Please complete the online genetic assessment questionnaire one week before your appointment. This helps us prepare and ensures your time with the genetics provider is focused and unhurried. If forms aren’t completed ahead of time, you may be asked to arrive early and your visit may take longer

Your questionnaire asks about all relatives—not just those with cancer. Even details that seem unrelated can be important. A complete family history improves the accuracy of your risk assessment and supports insurance review if testing is considered

If you’ve had care outside our system (or in another state), additional records may help us give the best guidance. If we need records, we’ll ask you to sign an authorization that specifies exactly what can be shared. Only what you approve will be requested. You’re also welcome to send any relevant records you already have.