Cancer Genetics Resources at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Breast and Ovarian Surveillance Service (BOSS)

Phone: (410) 955-4851
Director: Kathy J. Helzlsouer, MD, MHS
Services:

• Review of family history and other risk factors 
• Risk assessment
• Breast exam and instruction in breast self-exam
• Genetic counseling and testing
• Prevention and screening recommendations
• Education on hormone replacement therapy

Colon Cancer Risk Assessment Service

Phone: (410) 614-LIFE (5433)
Director: Francis M. Giardiello, MD
Services:

• Review of family medical history 
• Risk assessment
• Genetic counseling and testing
• Recommendations for screening, prevention, and detection

Pathology Cytogenetic and Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory

Barb Kurgansky: (410) 614-1997
Director: Constance A. Griffin, MD
Genetic testing services:

• APC I1307K, MSI, Factor V Leiden, and PLA
• Multicolor chromosome analysis
• Various tests for gene rearrangements in tumors

Familial Cancer Service

Phone: (410) 614-6319
Director: Constance A. Griffin, MD
Services:

• Review of family medical history and risk factors
• Risk assessment
• Genetic counseling and testing, if available
• Discussion of available prevention and screening

Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Registry

Phone: (410) 955-3875
Toll free (888) 77-COLON (772-6566)
Director: Francis M. Giardiello, MD
Services:

• Evaluation of family history
• Genetic counseling
• Recommendations for cancer management
• Research studies
• Information for patients and professionals
• Patient referral

Mid-Atlantic Cancer Genetics Network (MACGN)

Estella B. Chen: (410) 614-6334
Principal Investigator: Gloria Petersen, PhD
Services:

• Newsletter
• Web site: coming soon
• Educational material
• Family history form

 

 

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