Genetic Counseling

Genetic counseling is the first step for anyone thinking about having genetic testing. The caring and knowledgeable counselors at Invision Sally Jobe provide support and information as you navigate the complex world of genetics and make decisions about your future. They offer genetic counseling at their offices at Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village, Colorado. To learn more or schedule a genetic counseling appointment, call the Invision Sally Jobe Patient Access Team at 720-493-3700 today. 

What is genetic counseling?

Genetic Counseling is a service provided by Invision Sally Jobe to help patients and families with a history of cancer better understand and manage their risk of developing cancer(s) through genetic risk assessment and genetic testing. This information may also impact current cancer treatment/surgical decisions. Our genetic counselor analyzes personal and family histories and translates complex genetic information into understandable recommendations for patients, physicians, and families.

What are the potential benefits of Genetic Testing & Genetic Counseling?

• Understand your risk of developing certain cancers in the future
• Obtain an explanation for your personal and/or family cancer history
• Receive personalized cancer screening and/or management recommendations
• Learn about cancer prevention options such as surgeries and chemoprevention (medication that reduces risk of breast cancer)
• Qualify for clinical trials and/or research studies
• Identify at-risk relatives who may also consider genetic counseling and testing

Who can have Genetic Testing?

Anyone can have genetic counseling and/or genetic testing, regardless of their personal or family history of cancer. However, individuals with a personal and/or family history of one or more of the following are strongly encouraged to consider genetic counseling:

• Breast cancer at age 50 or younger
• Triple-negative breast cancer at any age
• Ovarian cancer at any age
• Pancreatic cancer at any age
• Male breast cancer at any age
• Metastatic prostate cancer at any age
• Multiple family members on the same side of the family with breast, ovarian, prostate, and/or pancreatic cancer
• Colon cancer below age 50
• Endometrial (uterine) cancer below age 50
• Multiple family members on the same side of the family with colorectal and/or endometrial cancer
• 10 or more colon polyps
• Rare or young onset cancers (usually below age 50)
• Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry

How to get Genetic Testing at Invision Sally Jobe? 

Call Invision Sally Jobe at 720-493-3700 to schedule a genetic counseling appointment today. Genetic testing is located at our Denver Tech Center location.