 | For more information, please call 843-876-1516.
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As we learn more about cancer with every passing year, we learn more about how the genes we inherit from our parents can place us at risk for various types of cancer. When cancer is diagnosed, often it is important to think about whether family members are at risk too. A Genetic Counselor available at the Hollings Cancer Center can help answer these questions. We offer consultations to people in many different situations: - Individuals who have cancer
- Individuals who had cancer but are in remission now or cured
- Individuals with a family member previously diagnosed with cancer
- The genetic counselor can discuss all the benefits, limitations and risks associated with genetic testing and recommend screening and prevention strategies.
For all patients we require a physician or primary care provider (PCP) referral. Interested persons may call 843-876-1516 (genetics office) for more information. However to schedule an appointment each needs to talk to his/her PCP about the need for cancer genetic consultation; referrals for cancer genetic consultation should be faxed by PCP to 843-876-1518. | 
