MultiCare Cancer Genetics Clinic

Here is some information that can help you plan for your visit to our clinic:

Initial appointments

• Expect an hour-long appointment. Please plan additional time for parking, checking in, and getting any recommended laboratory tests.
• The patient, adult or child, must be present for the appointment
• You will meet with a geneticist and/or a genetic counselor
• We will review personal and family history, review of medical records including any previous diagnoses of cancer, pathology reports, and new cancers or recurrences.
• Our discussion will include chances of an inherited cancer predisposition, testing options, insurance authorization, possible results, and changes to current surveillance and/or treatment plan.

Follow-up appointments

Follow-up appointments will be used to:

• Get updates on any changes in your overall health or specific health concerns
• Discuss new test results
• Provide any new information about your condition
• Discuss the implications of test results, including management and screening recommendations, as well as recommendations for other family members who may be at risk.