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Cancer Screening and Prevention Program - Hereditary Cancers Screening and Prevention

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 Cancer Screening & Prevention Program - Hereditary Cancers Screening and Prevention

Hereditary Cancers Screening & PreventionSometimes hereditary or genetic factors can increase your risk for cancer. City of Hope’s Cancer Screening & Prevention Programsm is designed to help you understand more about your personal cancer risks.  Armed with this knowledge, you can learn how to minimize your risks and stop cancer from developing. Start here to see how you can do your part to outsmart cancer!
Introduction
City of Hope's Cancer Screening and Prevention Programsm offers a comprehensive cancer risk assessment that focuses on family history and genetics, taking into account environmental and lifestyle factors. Following this assessment, the program provides concrete steps you can take to mitigate these risks and prevent cancer from developing.

Cancer Screening and Prevention Programsm operates in partnership with Banner Health System in Phoenix, Arizona to provide cancer screening services at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center and has similar partnerships with other NCI-designated cancer centers throughout the Western United States.
Our Expert Staff Knows the Best Ways to Help
City of Hope's Cancer Screening & Prevention Programsm is an integral part of our ongoing commitment to leading-edge cancer treatment and research. The program is staffed by some of the most highly qualified medical professionals in the country.
Know the Key Indicators of Hereditary Cancer
Many people believe that cancer strikes randomly. But that’s not always true. Sometimes hereditary or genetic factors increase an individual’s risk for cancer.
Who Might Benefit from Hereditary Cancer Risk Counseling?
Just because your immediate family history doesn’t suggest an obvious pattern of hereditary cancer doesn’t mean you aren’t at risk.
Is Genetic Counseling Right for Me?
Frequently asked questions and important information you should know before deciding if cancer risk testing is useful for you.

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For more information about the Cancer Screening and Prevention Programsm,
please call 626-256-8662, ext. 2

Outsmart Cancer - City of Hope's Cancer Screening & Prevention ProgramClick here for the Outsmart Cancer brochure and information on City of Hope's Cancer Screening & Prevention Programsm.

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City of Hope
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010-3000
626-256-HOPE (4673)
800-826-HOPE (4673)
http://www.cityofhope.org/
 
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