Hereditary Cancer

Cancer does not always appear out of nowhere. In many families, inherited gene changes significantly raise the risk, and identifying those changes early can be lifesaving. Our hereditary cancer service helps you understand your personal risk, navigate genetic testing, and build a proactive strategy for your future, all through telehealth, with no referral and no waitlist.

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You might be a fit if

• Cancer was diagnosed in a close relative before age 50

• Several relatives on the same side of your family have had cancer

• One person in your family has had more than one cancer

• Your family has a history of ovarian, pancreatic, or male breast cancer, which more often carry an inherited component

• A relative has tested positive for a hereditary cancer gene, such as BRCA1, BRCA2, or a Lynch syndrome gene

• You have had cancer yourself and want to know whether it could be inherited and what it means for your family

• You have taken a direct-to-consumer test and want its cancer-related findings interpreted properly

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What working with us looks like

We start with a thorough review of your personal and family health history to identify patterns that may point to an inherited cancer risk. From there we guide you through the genetic testing process, explaining what each test can and cannot tell you, and making sure you understand your results clearly and completely. Testing is usually a simple saliva or blood sample you can provide from home.

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If a hereditary risk is identified, we work with you to create a personalized prevention and surveillance plan: the right screenings, at the right timing, and the right conversations to have with your family and your medical team.

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What a result can mean for you and your family

A positive result does not mean you will get cancer. It means we can act early and deliberately, often with:

• Earlier or more frequent screening than standard guidelines

• Risk-reducing options to discuss with your medical team

• The ability for relatives to test and learn their own risk, so one conversation can protect an entire family

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Why patients come to us

• Appointments in 1 to 2 weeks, with no waitlist

• A board-certified genetic counselor who explains your results in plain language

• Telehealth from the comfort of home, with no referral required

• We coordinate with your other providers and send them a clinical summary, so your care stays connected

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Common questions

Does a positive result mean I will get cancer?

No. An inherited gene change raises your risk, but it is not a diagnosis and not a certainty. We help you understand what your specific result means for you, and how the right screening and prevention can change your odds.

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Will my insurance cover the genetic testing?

Often, yes. Many insurers cover hereditary cancer testing when established criteria are met. We review your situation, explain your options, and help you minimize out-of-pocket cost before anything is ordered.

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I have already had cancer. Is testing still worth it?

Yes. Knowing whether your cancer was inherited can inform your own follow-up care and future screening, and it gives your relatives the chance to understand and act on their own risk.

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Turn knowledge into action

You cannot always change your genes, but you can change what you do with that information. Do not wait for a diagnosis. Book a free 10-minute discovery call if you are not sure where to start, or schedule your hereditary cancer consultation and we will take it from there.