The
Peter Mac Familial Cancer Centre is a clinic that provides genetic
counselling, medical advice and psychological support to individuals
and their families who are concerned about their family's history
of cancer.
Following a referral from a General Practitioner or Specialist, the
genetic counsellor will telephone the patient to discuss their concerns,
and to collect information about members of their family that have
cancer. This will help determine if the family has an increased risk
of developing cancer. Gathering the necessary information may take
months, it is important that we obtain as much detail as possible
in order to provide an accurate risk assessment.
The
consultation process involves:
Collection
of accurate family history data
Calculation
of cancer risk based on family history
Communication
of risk to the individual
Education
about genetics and inheritance
Exploration
of psychological issues
Strategies
for cancer screening / early detection / prevention
Genetic
testing if appropriate
Contribute
to a reduction in the morbidity and mortality associated with
hereditary cancers
Address
the concerns of those with a family history of cancer
These
goals are achieved through a combination of compiling and assessing
family history data so that a risk assessment can be made, by
providing genetic and medical information, genetic testing and
psychosocial support.
Prof
Joseph Sambrook PhD FAA FRS - Director
Genetic
Counsellors
Ms
Mary-Anne Young - Genetic Counsellor
Ms
Maira Kentwell - Genetic Counsellor
Ms
Lucinda Hossack - Associate Genetic Counsellor
Gastroenterologist
Dr
Alex Boussioutas
Geneticist
Dr
Ingrid Winship
Dr
Marion Harris
Medical
Oncologist
Dr
Sue Anne McLachlan MB BS MSc FRACP - Associate Director of Clinical
Services
