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the National Cancer Institute

Cancer Genetics

Stanford's Cancer Center physicians and researchers have been instrumental in developing many of the leading technologies used to understand, diagnose, test and screen for hereditary cancer syndromes. This expertise allows our specialists to offer you personalized plans for managing your cancer risk.
Diagnosis & Treatment

> Cancer Genetics Services Overview

> Our Cancer Genetics Team

 

Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Breast/Ovarian Cancer
Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC)
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer(HNPCC)
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN)
Other Cancer Syndromes

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Getting Treatment

Genetic Testing:
Five Steps to Better Health


16:54 - The Stanford Cancer Genetics team with the help of several patients and medical professionals outlines the five steps of the genetic testing process for potential patients and their family members including who should consider testing; the implications, benefits and risks of testing (medical, legal and psycho-social); and the decision making process after testing.
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Research

With expertise in the basic and clinical sciences, Stanford investigators are delving into the basic origins of blood diseases and in turn translating their findings into the most advanced diagnostic and treatment strategies available today.

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> Faculty Projects and Publications

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Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA  94305
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(650) 724-4363

FAX
(650) 498-5150

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