Clinical Cancer Genetics Program
Karen Lu, M.D.
Co-Medical Director
Gynecologic Oncology
Banu Arun, M.D.
Co-Medical Director
Breast Medical Oncology
Approximately 5-10% of cancer is inherited. Individuals with a genetic predisposition will have a far higher chance of developing cancer within their lifetime and at an earlier age. Genetic testing can help determine whether a family has a hereditary cancer predisposition syndrome. Individuals who have genetically higher risks to develop certain cancers are recommended to follow high-risk cancer surveillance and management. The Clinical Cancer Genetics Program can coordinate genetic testing and high-risk cancer surveillance for individuals and their families with hereditary cancer syndromes.
Referral Guidelines: Breast Center Endocrine Center GI Center Gynecologic Oncology Center Pediatrics and Rare Diseases
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CCG Co-Director Dr. Banu Arun was recently awarded a grant from the Avon Foundation
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CCG Co-Director Dr. Banu Arun (second from right) was recently awarded a grant from the Avon Foundation for advancing compliance in breast cancer risk-reduction strategies for underserved women identified with HBOC syndromes. This work is being performed at the MD Anderson Cancer Clinic within the LBJ Hospital.
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April 21, 2012 - Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome: Identification and Management of Women at Increased Risk - Provider Conference
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May 30, 2012 - Woodlands RCC Komen - Provider Education Event
The Clinical Cancer Genetics program will host a provider-directed conference for the Identification, Genetic Testing and Management for women at high risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer on Wednesday, May 30th 2012 from 12PM to 1PM at the Woodlands RCC.
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February 4, 2012 - Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome Patient Education Conference Speaker Videos:
Keynote Address: Sue Friedman, FORCE
Genetic Testing Overview: Ashley Henriksen, MS, CGC
HBOC Breast Cancer Management: Banu Arun, MD
HBOC Ovarian Cancer Management: Karen Lu, MD
Oncofertility and PGD: Jennifer Litton, MD
Discussing Genetic Testing Results: Michelle Jackson, MS, CGC
Nutrition and Cancer: Clare McKindley, RD, LD
Sexuality and Intimacy: Andrea Bradford, PhD
Read about the CCG Program in our 2011 Annual Report
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