Hurley Health Services · Genesee County
Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer Risk
If cancer runs in your family, knowledge is one of your most powerful tools. Our certified genetic counseling services help you understand your risk and make informed decisions about your health.
Accepting New Patients In-Person & Telemedicine Most Insurance Accepted
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Who Should Consider Genetic Counseling?
Genetic counseling may be right for you if you have any of the following:
A personal or family history of breast, ovarian, colorectal, or other cancers
A known BRCA1, BRCA2, or other hereditary mutation in the family
Multiple close relatives diagnosed with cancer, especially at a young age
A relative who has already had genetic testing
Concerns about passing a genetic risk on to your children
Interest in proactive cancer screening or risk-reduction options
What Our Genetic Counseling Includes
- Genetic counseling for hereditary cancer syndromes — breast, gynecologic, colorectal, and more
- Comprehensive family history review and pedigree analysis
- Breast cancer risk assessment and high-risk management
- Genetic testing — single-site, multi-site, and large comprehensive panels
- Interpretation of genetic test results, including variants and gene-specific guidance
- Risk score calculations for high-risk individuals
- Pre- and post-test counseling
- Coordination of care and specialist referrals
- GINA — information specific to genetic discrimination protections
- Standardized management recommendations and guidelines
Your Genetic Counselor
Jacqueline M Smiley, NP
Genetic Counseling & OB/GYN
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Genetic Counseling & Testing for Hereditary Cancers
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment & High-Risk Management
- Contraception & Family Planning
- Menstrual Disorders and PCOS
Healthy Living Series
See Jackie on Real Talk with Hurley
Jackie sits down for an honest conversation about genetic testing — who should consider it, what it costs, and what your results really mean for you and your family. No scripts, no jargon, just real answers to real questions.
Questions answered in this episode:
- Who should consider genetic testing?
- Does family history matter?
- Is genetic testing covered by insurance?
- What does the testing process look like?
- What can the results tell you?
- Are you tested for more than one cancer gene?
- What happens after a positive result?
- Will genetic testing become routine?
- How will genetic testing evolve in the next 10 years?
- How do patients get in touch?
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Our team will call you to confirm.
Prefer to call us? 810-262-6743
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