Genetic Cancer Risk Reduction Program

Bassett's Genetic Cancer Risk Reduction Program

The Bassett Cancer Institute partners with the Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Hereditary Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction Program to offer genetic cancer screening, testing, and counseling clinics to eligible Bassett patients.

Genetic testing can detect inherited changes in your DNA, called pathogenic variants, which may explain your personal or family history of cancer. The results of this genetic test can also be informative for you and your family to guide cancer screening and any next steps.

Genetic Cancer Testing Services

• Assessment of your cancer risk based on genetic testing and family history.
• Development of a personalized cancer screening plan.
• Recommendations for risk-reducing measures.
• Guidance for talking with your family about their cancer risk.

Patients Eligible for Genetic Testing*

Genetic testing is available through Bassett’s program with the Wilmot Cancer Institute for patients who:   

• Have been diagnosed with cancer, and
• Have never had genetic cancer testing performed.

*If you have not been diagnosed with cancer, have a family history of cancer, and/or have had previous genetic cancer testing, please talk to your practitioner about being referred directly to the Hereditary Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction Program.

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