Hereditary Cancer Clinic
Eligibility
Albertans affected or at moderate to high risk for hereditary cancer syndrome determined through a genetic risk evaluation of the individual's medical and family history. People living in Red Deer (and South of Red Deer) should go to the Alberta Children's Hospital for genetic counselling/testing. North of Red Deer, individuals should go to Stollery Children's Hospital.
Description:
This clinic’s service goals are to facilitate cancer management decisions, and recommend optimal screening and cancer prevention strategies for affected individuals and high risk families.
The consultation service begins with an assessment of a patients' personal and family history for features of hereditary cancer syndromes.
Genetic counselling is then provided to patients who meet the criteria, to share genetic risk information, discuss the benefits, risks, limitations of genetic testing if indicated and available for the patient and/or at-risk relatives, and to share recommendations for cancer management and surveillance.
Professional referral required. Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral guidelines and referral forms