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 ##### By Phone

For general scheduling or help finding the right provider, call to speak to a member of our care team.





 

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  ## Cancer Genetics

# Conditions We Evaluate

 Explore Cancer Genetics### Common Reasons for a Cancer Genetics Referral

- You or a close relative have or had colon, ovarian, pancreatic, uterine, stomach, or metastatic prostate cancer
- You were diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50, or have had multiple breast cancers
- A close relative was diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50
- You have 10 or more gastrointestinal polyps
- You have multiple family members diagnosed with breast, colon, uterine, or gastrointestinal cancers before age 50
- You have another type of cancer and want to know if genetic

Talk to your doctor about whether a referral is appropriate. The below conditions are some of the most common conditions we test for.



 ### Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a lung disease which causes frequent cough and phlegm, along with repeated infections that may lead to permanent damage of the lungs.

 [Go to Detail Page](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/bronchiectasis) 

 ### Bronchogenic Cysts

Bronchogenic cysts are abnormal growths of tissue that are congenital (present from birth). They typically have thin walls and are filled with fluid or mucous. Most bronchogenic cysts are found in the mediastinum, the part of the chest cavity that separates the lungs.

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 - Metastatic prostate cancer
- High-risk cancer genetics, or those diagnosed with a genetic predisposition that needs long-term management