Hereditary Cancer

Resources

Program Highlights

Michigan's Hereditary Cancer Hotline (1-866-852-1247)
A resource for patients and providers who have questions about hereditary cancer conditions such as HBOC and Lynch syndrome. Call 1-866-852-1247 to speak with our genetic counselor, or email us at genetics@michigan.gov. Hours of Operation: Due to COVID-19, staff is working away from office. Please leave a message at the number above and a genetic counselor will call you back.
Guide to Hereditary Cancer Indications for Referral
This easy-to-use tool was developed to help clinicians identify patients who would benefit from risk evaluation, genetic counseling and possible genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes.
Informed Consent: What Do I Need to Know Before Genetic Testing? (video)
A short introduction to the process of informed consent and what patients need to know before agreeing to undergo genetic testing.
Informed Consent: Is Genetic Testing Right for Me? (comics)

An illustrated resource for use by providers and patients to talk about informed consent for genetic testing.

Additional Resources

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Last updated: 3/28/25