The John Muir Cancer Institute offers individualized genetic risk assessment, counseling and testing services.

Our genetic counselor is available to assess your personal medical and family history for hereditary cancer risk. She can determine who may be at higher risk of developing cancer because of major hereditary factors.

This is accomplished through:

• Assessment of personal health history
• Evaluation of family history
• Individual and family genetic counseling
• Genetic testing, when indicated
• Interpretation of test results and discussion of options for prevention and surveillance

Note: Genetic testing is not a required part of the genetic counseling process.

Why would I go through genetic counseling and testing?

We are here for education, support and to help you navigate your way through your diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Call (925) 947-3322.

Risk assessment and knowledge of a familial genetic mutation can help you and your healthcare team:

• Develop and follow a program of increase surveillance tailored specifically to you
• Make treatment decisions based on the most current information available

Not everyone needs genetic risk assessment...What makes me a good candidate?

Other Cancer Syndromes

There are rare other familial patterns of cancer that may indicate a syndrome. Your doctor may wish to discuss these with you.

Will insurance cover this?

Most private health insurance companies cover genetic counseling and/or testing. Our team will work together to obtain authorization before any office visits of procedures.

Contact our genetic counselor:

Margo Thelander, MS, CGC (Board-certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling)
John Muir Cancer Institute
Phone: (925) 947-3322

For more information, ask your doctor about genetic counseling and testing. You can also call (925) 947-3322 to make an appointment.