Clinical Genetics Resources

There are a wide variety of resources available about genetics counseling and testing. Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center recommends these educational materials:

• Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Support Groups
• Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Wellness Classes

Cancer Genetics

• Review of Cancer Genetics (English-pdf)
• Review of Cancer Genetics (Espanol-pdf)
• National Cancer Institute – Cancer Genetics
• Cancer.net - Cancer Genetics
  

Genetic Discrimination

• Genetic Discrimination Laws (pdf)
• Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
• State Genetics Laws - National Conference of State Legislatures

General Genetics Information

• Understanding Genetics - Genetics Alliance
• Genetics Home Reference - Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions - National Library of Medicine
• Gene Tests - National Institutes of Health

Importance of Family History

• Gathering Information for a Cancer-Focused Family History (English-pdf)
• Gathering Information for a Cancer-Focused Family History (Espanol-pdf)

Genetic Counseling

• What is Genetic Counseling? (English-pdf) 
• What is Genetic Counseling (Espanol-pdf)
• National Society of Genetic Counselors - Click on “Find a genetic counselor” to locate someone in your local area

Genetic Testing

• Review of Cancer Genetic Testing (English - pdf)
• Review of Cancer Genetic Testing (Espanol - pdf)
• Genetic Testing - National Human Genome Research Institute

Breast Cancer

• Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (English-pdf)
• Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (Espanol-pdf)
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure –  Phoenix Chapter
• FORCE – Phoenix Chapter

Colon Cancer

• Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (pdf)
• Lynch Syndrome (English-pdf)
• Lynch Syndrome (Espanol-pdf)
• C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
• Colon Cancer Alliance
• Intestinal Multiple Polyposis and Colorectal Cancer Foundation
• United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA)

Ovarian Cancer

• Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (English-pdf)
• Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (Espanol-pdf)
• FORCE – Phoenix Chapter
• Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
• National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc.
• Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

Thyroid Cancer

• ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.
• American Thyroid Association

Carcinoid

•  Carcinoid Cancer Foundation