Patient Resources

Helpful Websites

The resources below may be helpful for individuals who are interested in learning more about genetic counseling and genetic testing. Please contact your local genetic counselor if you have any specific questions or are interested in scheduling an appointment.

Georgia Association of Genetic Counselors (GAGC): www.georgiagenetics.org

Find information about genetic counselors in Georgia and genetic counseling clinics near you

National Society of Genetic Counselors: www.aboutgeneticcounselors.com

Learn more about genetic counseling and search for a genetic counselor in your area

Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act: ginahelp.org

Learn more about the legal protections against genetic discrimination

Think Genetic: www.thinkgenetic.com

Do you have questions about a specific hereditary cancer syndrome? Learn more about it here!

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndromes

Educational and social support for individuals with a hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer syndrome

• Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE): www.facingourrisk.org
• BrightPink: www.brightpink.org
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ISYOxBqwAk&feature=youtu.be
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5el5E287aw

Hereditary Colon Cancer/Polyposis Syndromes

Educational and social support for individuals with a hereditary colon cancer/polyposis syndrome

• Lynch Syndrome International: www.lynchcancers.com
• Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation: www.hcctakesguts.org
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juQbcngsDp8
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6cNP2w-d80