City of Hope-Banner Cancer Screening & Prevention Program

Many times hereditary or genetic factors increase an individual's risk for cancer.

That's why Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center partnered with the City of Hope National Medical Center in Los Angeles to create a comprehensive cancer screening and prevention program.

The City of Hope-Banner Cancer Screening & Prevention Program focuses on family history, genetics, and environmental and lifestyle factors to determine if you are at risk of getting cancer. If you are, we can help reduce that risk.

Know the Key Indicators of Hereditary Cance
Recent advances in research clearly indicate a link between genes and cancer. This link is often strongest in families where:

• Cancer occurs at a much younger age than average
• Cancer occurs in more than one generation
• Cancer occurs in several close relatives
• More than one type of cancer occurs in the same close relative
• Cancer occurs in paired organs (e.g. cancer in both breasts)
• Several rare cancers occur in a family

Three-Step Approach
The City of Hope-Banner Cancer Screening & Prevention Program takes a three-step approach to help you understand and minimize risks.

1. Individuals meet with our expert clinical staff to review their family's medical history. Together we will construct a family tree to uncover cancer patterns.
2. We will provide our assessment of your risk for cancer and review steps you could take to lessen the likelihood of developing the disease. If genetic testing is indicated, you will be educated about the process so you can make an informed decision.
3. If an individual chooses to undergo genetic testing, a blood sample will be taken and analyzed. You will have a face-to-face discussion for test results and recommendations for care. From the information gained during this process, you can learn how to outsmart cancer through personally designed prevention and early detection strategies.

Mission Statement
The City of Hope Department of Clinical Cancer Genetics and the City of Hope-Banner Cancer Screening and Prevention Program are committed to being a national leader in the advancement of cancer genetics, screening and prevention through innovative patient care, research and education.

Questions?
For more information, please contact Jane Congleton, MS, RN, CGC, certified genetic counselor and cancer risk counselor at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, at (602) 839-6385.