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Genetic counselling for cancer in Vizag

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.

  • 4 specialists in the Vizag region
  • In Vizag

Family members are welcome to join the sessions.

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How it works

How the sessions work.

  1. 1

    Book a session

    Call 1800 202 8726 or fill in the form.

  2. 2

    Your family history

    The counsellor draws up your family tree of cancers.

  3. 3

    Testing, if it helps

    If useful, a genetic test is arranged from a blood or saliva sample.

  4. 4

    Your result explained

    The counsellor explains what the result means for you and your relatives.

Who looks after you

CION’s genetic counsellor, working with your CION oncologists. Doctors you can see in the Vizag region are marked.

  • Part of your treatment

    Your counsellor works with your doctors, so advice fits your treatment plan.

  • Flexible

    Sessions in person, by video or by phone.

  • For your family too

    Family members can join and ask questions.

Medical oncologists 6

Treat cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

  • Dr. Bharati Devi Gorantla, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. Bharati Devi GorantlaVizag region

    8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)

  • Dr. T. Raghavender Reddy, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. T. Raghavender Reddy

    10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)

  • Dr. Naresh Gundu, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. Naresh Gundu

    10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)

  • Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy

    8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)

  • Dr. Owais Mohammed, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. Owais Mohammed

    8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)

  • Dr. N. Kiranmayee, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. N. Kiranmayee

    7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)

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Before your visit

It can help if…

  • Several relatives had the same or related cancers
  • A relative had cancer at a young age
  • You or a relative had breast and ovarian cancer
  • 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?

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CION Cancer Care in Vizag

A look inside CION L.B. Nagar

Entrance of CION Cancer Centres at Anu Arcade, L.B. Nagar, with steps and a ramp down to the door
1Entrance
Reception desk at CION L.B. Nagar
2Reception
Corridor and waiting area at CION L.B. Nagar, with a wheelchair and a water dispenser
3Waiting area
Area
Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. Call us for the nearest CION clinic.
Timings
Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
Nearby areas
Maharanipeta, Ram Nagar, Madhurwada, MVP Colony, Gajuwaka, Dwaraka Nagar

Genetic Counselling: Other CION locations in Andhra Pradesh

Common questions

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1Can I get genetic counselling in Vizag?

Yes. CION’s team in Vizag arranges genetic counselling locally. 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 Vizag, by video or by phone.

This page explains Genetic Counselling at CION Cancer Clinics, Vizag. It is general information, not medical advice. Your doctor advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.

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