Hereditary Cancer Centre - Information for Health Professionals
The Hereditary Cancer Centre (HCC) provides a diagnostic service for individuals with, or at risk of, adult and paediatric hereditary cancer and tumour conditions. Our staff contribute to the multidisciplinary care of oncology patients. Risk assessment, screening and management advice are provided to the client and their referring doctor. Genetic testing is offered where appropriate The HCC offers coordination of the management of individuals at high risk of cancer. Genetic counselling is an integral part of this service. Genetic testing is offered where appropriate. We also see some individuals who have or are at high risk of hereditary endocrine tumour syndromes and hereditary pre-malignant haematological disorders.
The HCC has renowned expertise in the genetics of rare tumours and paediatric cancer. The HCC has been at the forefront in establishing cancer genetics care via the use of Telehealth. The HCC is involved in national and international research to improve care for people with an inherited cancer genetic condition and understanding of hereditary cancer conditions and genomic medicine. Our staff are involved at both the state and national level in the provision of guidelines for the management of hereditary cancer syndromes and policy planning for genetics and genomics.
The Hereditary Cancer Centre also provides:
- referral to the High-Risk Breast Clinic for women identified with a a high risk breast cancer gene mutation.
- a combined Hereditary Endocrine Clinic with the Prince of Wales Hospital Endocrine Department for individuals at high risk of an endocrine tumour.
- an outreach service to St George Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and the ACT.