Genetic counselling helps you understand whether cancer in your family could be inherited, whether a genetic test would help, and what the result would mean.
A relative has a known cancer gene change (such as BRCA)
Your doctor suggested genetic testing
Ask your oncologist or call to book.
Your checklist
What to bring
Your recent reports and treatment details
A list of the medicines you take now
Any questions you want to ask
Questions to ask
What can I do to help myself?
How often should we meet?
Can my family join?
What should I do if things get worse?
Who do I call between sessions?
Book genetic counselling
Share your details and our care team will call you back to fix a time.
CION Cancer Care in Sangareddy
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Partner hospitals
CION oncologists consult at Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed).
Timings
Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
Yes. CION’s team in Sangareddy arranges genetic counselling locally, at partner hospitals where CION’s doctors consult (Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed)). Call 1800 202 8726 to check where and when.
2Does a gene change mean I will get cancer?
No. It means a higher risk. The counsellor explains what you can do to lower it or find cancer early.
3Should my family be tested?
If a gene change is found, close relatives may be offered testing. The counsellor explains who and why.
Book genetic counselling
Sessions in person in Sangareddy, by video or by phone.
This page explains Genetic Counselling at CION Cancer Clinics, Sangareddy. It is general information, not medical advice. Your doctor advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.