Genetic Counseling at Summit Medical Group provides risk assessment and genetic testing for individuals and couples with family concerns such as:

If you are planning to have a baby, you might be concerned about illnesses that your child might inherit from one or both sides of your family. You can ask your health care provider about genetic counseling or genetic screening to learn more about inherited diseases.

You may have genetic testing before you get pregnant. You also can have genetic testing at your first prenatal visit and later in your pregnancy.

Most cancers are not inherited; however, in 5% to 10% of families there might be a genetic predisposition for certain cancers. A consultation with a genetic counselor can provide the opportunity to estimate the risk for cancer based on:

Our genetic counselor is experienced in risk assessment and options for families who might have a predisposition for breast/ovarian cancer, colon cancer, or any other cancer that might be inherited.

Your health care provider or board-certified genetic counselor will review your family and personal medical histories. He or she is likely to ask you about diseases, disorders, and birth defects in your families as far back as 3 generations. Your doctor or genetic counselor also will discuss the benefits and risks of testing. Both parents might have blood tests even before getting pregnant. If you are pregnant, the baby also might be tested.

Your health care provider or counselor will discuss the genetic screening results with you. If there is a problem, they will help you understand it. They will describe your choices for prevention and treatment.

Genetic testing should be accompanied with a genetic consultation.

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