Oncological Genetic Counseling Unit
What does the Unit treat?
The Oncological Genetic Counseling Unit of HM CIOCC is a national reference, specialized in the early diagnosis of cancer in individuals with high family risk.
At HM Hospitals (CIOCC), the Oncological Genetic Counseling Unit focuses on:
- Research projects on early cancer diagnosis in individuals with high family risk in collaboration with the Hyper-early Diagnosis unit.
Who is this Unit for?
The Oncological Genetic Counseling Unit is aimed at:
- Individuals with a family history of cancer, especially if there are multiple cases of the same type of cancer or if cancer occurs at an early age.
- Individuals concerned about their individual risk of developing cancer due to genetic factors.
- Families seeking information about genetic cancer risk and options for prevention and early detection.
- Healthcare professionals who wish to refer patients for specialized genetic cancer risk assessment.
How do we approach it at HM Hospitals?
- Family history evaluation: Detailed collection and analysis of family cancer history to identify hereditary patterns.
- Individual risk assessment: Estimation of cancer risk based on family history, lifestyle, and other factors.
- Genetic tests: DNA analysis to identify genetic mutations that increase cancer risk.
Personalized recommendations on cancer prevention and early detection strategies
Lifestyle changes, specific screening tests, and prophylactic surgeries. These types of surgical procedures are performed to remove healthy organs or tissues that have a high risk of developing cancer in the future, such as prophylactic mastectomy in women with a high risk of breast cancer.