What is Genetic Counseling?

Genetic counseling refers to guidance relating to genetic disorders that a specialized healthcare professional and (genetic counselor) provides is an individual or family.

When is Genetic Counseling required?

If your treating clinician suspects a hereditary component in your cancer type or development, he/she will refer you to our clinic.

What services do we offer under GC?

Once you are referred to the GC clinic, our Cancer Biology & Therapeutics specialist will consult on your case analyze your clinical and family history and will sit with you for a 20 minutes counseling session offered by our registered genetic counselor via Tele –consultation. After the session within a week you will be given a detailed report with advice and next step in testing /treatment.

What are the two types GC services offered in our clinic?

1. Pre-test GC
This session is mandatory before you give your sample (tissue or blood) for a genetic analysis. Our genetic counselor will guide you with details of the test and what is expect when the result is ready

2. Post-test GC
This is done after you receive your genetic test report. Our team will help you understand the finding in the report and will guide you towards the next step in treatment/follow-up

{Legal disclaimer: There are currently no regulatory bodies /guidelines for Precision oncology semicer in India .The Department of Health Research (DHR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under MoHFW is currently defining guidelines for precision oncology with a National Expert Committee}