Cancer Genetics

Cancer is believed to affect more than one-third of the U.S. population and accounts for an estimated twenty percent of all deaths in this country.

Over the last few years, tremendous strides have been made in the early detection and treatment of various types of cancer. Conventional cytogenetic technology, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), flow cytometry, and emerging molecular genetic techniques have played an important role in determining prognosis and appropriate management of some cancers.

Cytogenetic analysis of the cancer specimen involves far more than simply reporting the karyotype. The primary service to the referring physician is the detailed interpretation of chromosomal abnormalities and/or findings in the molecular laboratory in such a manner that facilitates decision-making in regard to diagnosis, prognosis, choice of treatment, and evaluation of the effects of therapy. The genetics laboratory and the cytogeneticist have thus become vital members of the team in the management of the care for the cancer patient.

Genetics Center has been recognized as a Children’s Oncology Group (COG) approved laboratory, which ensures superb quality.  We offer a state of the art laboratory and genetic counseling services to assist you in the care and treatment of your patients with cancer. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.