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Cancer Genetic Services

Saskatchewan Health Authority- Saskatoon and Area
Genetics

Eligibility

Patients must be referred by family doctor/health care provider. Genetic testing is offered when specific criteria are met.

Description:

**We also provide services through telehealth (video conference)

Genetic assessment and diagnosis

  • Extensive review of health, family, developmental, and psychosocial histories
  • Physical exam, if required by a physician
  • Targeted analysis including cytogenetic, molecular, and metabolic investigations

Genetic counselling

  • Reproductive (including preconception and prenatal)
  • Pediatric
  • Adult
  • Cancer

Genetic testing

  • Discussion of testing options, including risks, benefits, medical impact, psychosocial consequences, and possible discrimination
  • Targeted analysis including cytogenetic, molecular, and metabolic investigations

Educational counselling regarding diagnosis

  • Individualized explanations of how heredity contributes to the disease and recurrence risks
  • Identification of community resources and support information for families

Support for families and individuals

(So they may make autonomous decisions based on their goals, ethics, beliefs, and to cope with the genetic disease)

  • Referral to appropriate specialists
  • Follow-up with other family members when appropriate

Health education

  • Medical students and medical residents
  • Special interest groups and local schools
  • Community physicians

Service type

Fees

No

Language

More English

Service area

Provincial service

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