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Family Cancer Risk Evaluation

St. Luke’s Family Cancer Risk Evaluation Program is available to individuals concerned they may be at increased risk to develop cancer based on their family history.
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Allentown Campus
(Monday & Tuesday)
610-628-8047
Anderson Campus
(Wednesday & Thursday)
484-503-4692
What does the Program Involve?
At the initial education session, a certified genetic counselor will review the family history and draw a family tree.
The genetic counselor with then discuss:
- Basic genetics and hereditary
cancer syndromes - Personalized cancer risks
- General recommendations for screening and cancer
risk management - The benefits and limitations of genetic testing for hereditary
cancer risk - Legal and social concerns
- Support and educational resources
All of the above information can be presented in a group family session. Additional appointments may be necessary to discuss the results of genetic testing.
Is a Physician Referral Required?
Those interested in the program may be self-referred or referred by their physician.
Will Insurance Pay for Genetic Testing?
- Many insurance plans will pay for genetic testing.
- Financial issues will be discussed individually.
Who Should Consider Genetic Counseling?
Genetic counseling may be appropriate for anyone with:
- A personal or family history of:
- Cancer diagnosed at an unusually young age
- More than one family member with the same or related cancers
- Individuals with bilateral cancers or more than one primary cancer
- Two or more generations of the family affected
- Concern or anxiety about personal or family cancer risk
- Interest in genetic testing for cancer genes and to discuss cancer risk management options
Women’s Health
- Gynecology
- Adolescent Care
- Breast Health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain, Abnormal Bleeding, Fibroids
- Contraception
- Fertility
- The Fibroid Center
- Gynecologic Oncology
- The Importance of an Annual Visit
- Management of Menopause
- Meet Our Team
- Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions
- Pregnancy
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Urogynecology