Genetic counseling

At Edward-Elmhurst Health, we don't just treat illnesses, we aim to prevent them. We are proud to be one of the few health systems in the Chicago area with genetic counselors on staff who can help you identify if you are at risk for an inherited disease, and what options you have to manage or prevent it.

Whether you have a new diagnosis of cancer and are looking to make surgical management decisions; you have a personal history of cancer and are looking for guidance in regards to surveillance and future risks; or if you have a family history of cancer and are hoping to determine your personal risk of cancer, genetic counseling and possibly genetic testing may be a useful tool.

During a genetic counseling appointment, our genetic counselor will take a detailed family history and obtain personal medical information. After evaluating your personal and family history, we can determine if there is an increased risk for a hereditary cancer predisposition for you or your family. Our genetic counselor will discuss the testing options available and benefits, risks, and limitations of this testing. The goal is to provide you with information to help guide your health care management.

We also offer genetic counseling for cardiovascular, pediatric and prenatal disorders.

In order to determine if genetic counseling or testing is right for you, talk to your doctor or ask for a referral to meet with one of our genetic counselors:

Elyse Weber, MS (Edward)
Christina Lavin, MS (Elmhurst)
Amanda Hoff, MS (Edward & Elmhurst) 

For more information on genetic testing or to make an appointment, call our Cancer Centers at 630-646-2273 (CARE).

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