Personalized Cancer Genetic Counseling
for Cancer Patients
WHO WE ARE: MyOncoPath is a telemedicine genetics clinic for cancer patients that serves as the genetic experts on your medical team. Our clinic is staffed with board certified and licensed genetic counselors with advanced degrees in genetics and counseling.
We are experts in the most current and cutting-edge cancer genetic testing options available. Our goal is to work together to help improve clinical outcomes for patients.
WHAT WE DO: For patients with cancer, we recommend genetic tests that may help determine the best treatment plan for your specific cancer profile. This type of testing is often referred to as somatic cancer (or tumor) testing.
We may also recommend relevant clinical trials. For patients both with and without a history of cancer, we assess risk for inherited cancer syndromes and recommend hereditary cancer testing, if appropriate.
Improving your chance of survival
THE PROCESS: The initial counseling session is scheduled after we thoroughly review your and your family’s relevant medical history. The goal of the initial consult is to provide you with an understanding of your testing needs and possible treatment options.
If testing is indicated and you would like to proceed, we will coordinate testing with your healthcare team.
A second counseling session is scheduled when test results are available. During this session, the results and potential treatment plans will be discussed in detail. You and your healthcare providers will receive clinical consult notes after each counseling session, in addition to any test results. We are also happy to discuss your care with your providers over the phone or provide a clinical consult report.
We will help you understand the genetics behind your cancer and the various testing options available, including tumor profiling, liquid biopsies, hereditary risk assessment, complementary and companion diagnostics.
BENEFITS TO YOU: Our understanding of cancer genetics is increasing rapidly, making it difficult for even the most dedicated physicians to remain up to date on the latest testing and treatment options. Our genetic counselors help identify targeted therapies that can potentially personalize your treatment plans.
The cancer genetics experts at MyOncoPath serve as an extension of your healthcare team by providing genetic expertise. We work with you and your healthcare team to determine the best plan moving forward, tailored specifically to you.
In addition, are services are provided completely via telephone or videoconference, so there is no need to spend time and energy traveling to a clinic (see benefits of telemedicine).
INSURANCE & BILLING: Health insurance often pays for genetic testing when recommended by a genetic counselor and/or physician. Please click here for more details about billing and costs. Pricing depends on the complexity and time spent on each case. Please contact us if you are interested in our services and testing, even if costs are a concern.
Genetic counseling is recommended both before and after genetic testing to make sure that patients have accurate information about what a particular genetic test means for their health and care. – The National Cancer Institute
Get In Touch
If you are a patient or health care provider interested in cancer genetic testing and counseling services, please fill in the form below or call 1.888.335.8006 or 1.925.266.5777.