Risk Assessment
A cancer risk assessment describes the chance that a person will develop cancer in his or her lifetime. Knowing this information can help you make informed decisions about your health.
A Closer Look
When you have a cancer risk assessment at Enloe Health Genetics, the initial appointment takes about 90 minutes and includes:
- A personal history discussion
- A family history discussion
- Education and counseling
- A physical exam
- Genetic testing, if indicated and desired
Those who undergo genetic testing will participate in a results discussion appointment. This usually lasts about 30 minutes. During that time, management recommendations are discussed and referrals are made if needed.
Who Needs an Assessment?
Anyone with a personal history or close relative with a history of:
Cancer before age 50
Be sure to talk to your loved ones and know your family history.
Multiple cancers
- Multiple cancers occurring independently at the same time, in the same person
- Three or more kin with breast, pancreatic and/or prostate cancer
- Several relatives with the same primary cancer
Rare tumors or cancers
These include:
- Male breast cancer
- Ovarian, fallopian tube and/or primary peritoneal cancer
- Triple negative breast cancer before age 60
- 10 total colon polyps or more
- Colorectal/endometrial cancer with abnormal MSI or IHC
- Other rare cancers
Other risk factors
These include:
- Known cancer predisposing genetic mutation in your family
- Ashkenazi Jewish heritage with breast, ovarian or pancreatic cancer
Getting Started
Cancer risk assessment requires a referral. If you’re at risk for cancer and meet any of the above criteria, talk to your health care provider.
Once you are referred:
- Our staff will send you a letter asking you to call or email us with your email address. If you don’t have an email account, we’ll ask for a mailing address.
- Once we hear from you, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed personal and family history. Also, we may ask you to provide us with other medical documents for you or a family member.
- Once that’s done, you’ll be scheduled for your initial cancer risk assessment consultation.
Billing
For complete billing information, please consult this Cancer Risk Assessment brochure.
