In person, by video or by phone
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.
At a glance
What it is A session about inherited cancer risk and genetic testing
Who you see CION’s genetic counsellor
How In person, by video, or by phone
Where it’s done In Vizag
Timings Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
How it works
How the sessions work.
1 Book a session Call 1800 202 8726 or fill in the form.
2 Your family history The counsellor draws up your family tree of cancers.
3 Testing, if it helps If useful, a genetic test is arranged from a blood or saliva sample.
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.
1 Part of your treatment Your counsellor works with your doctors, so advice fits your treatment plan.
2 Flexible Sessions in person, by video or by phone.
3 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 Vizag region
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)
Dr. Naresh Gundu
10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Dr. Owais Mohammed
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Before your visit
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
Your checklist
Your recent reports and treatment details A list of the medicines you take now Any questions you want 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 Vizag
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
1 Entrance2 Reception3 Waiting 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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Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726 .
1 Can 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.
2 Does 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.
3 Should 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.