Cancer Genetics

American College Of Medical Genetics
www.faseb.org/genetics/acmg/acmgmenu.htm

The ACMG provides education, resources and a voice for the medical genetics profession. To make genetic services available to and improve the health of the public, the ACMG promotes the development and implementation of methods to diagnose, treat and prevent genetic disease.

Cancer Survivorship Initiative
Center For Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/cancer

Creating and implementing successful strategies to help the millions of people who live with, through, and beyond cancer remain the overarching goals of survivorship efforts.

Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
1-800-OVARIAN (682-7426)

For women who are at risk of developing ovarian due to a family history or other genetic concern related to ovarian cancer, can get advice and support.

National Society Of Genetic Counselors
www.nsgc.org

Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling. Most enter the field from a variety of disciplines, including biology, genetics, nursing, psychology, public health and social work.

National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov/

The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

NYS Department Of Health,
Bureau Of Chronic Disease Services
Riverview Center
150 Broadway – 3rd Floor West
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 474-1222
www.health.state.ny.us

Identifies risk factors and signs and symptoms, and discusses genetics and available testing.