Finding Health Care
Finding specialists
Our knowledge of hereditary cancer genetics is rapidly advancing, as new information is being discovered at an accelerated pace. Consulting with an expert who is knowledgeable in cancer genetics is the best way to ensure information received is up-to-date and credible. more ...
Clinical trials and research
Research is the best way for the medical community to discover better methods to detect, prevent, or treat diseases such as cancer, or to improve quality of life. These discoveries are made through careful study of different medical options to determine benefits, limitations and risks compared with current standard care. more...
Financial help
The cost of genetic testing ranges from several hundred to several thousand dollars. Costs vary according to a number of factors. Most insurance companies will cover the cost of genetic testing in individuals who have either a personal history or family history of cancer and who meet certain guidelines. more...
Genetic information and discrimination
Genetic information can refer to family history of a disease or a genetic test result. Genetic discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because he or she has an inherited disorder or is at risk to develop an inherited disorder. Most concerns about genetic discrimination relate to discrimination by health insurance companies and by employers. more...