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CELL Series Webinar: Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing: Recognizing Risk and Guiding Patients to Care

Dec
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CELL Series Webinar: Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing: Recognizing Risk and Guiding Patients to Care
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Cell Series Cancer Education Lunch & Learn

Personal and family cancer histories can offer important clues about hereditary cancer risk, but knowing when and how to connect someone with genetics services can be challenging. This session will help clinical and community professionals recognize those clues, explain the role of genetic counseling, and support informed decisions about hereditary cancer genetic testing. We will discuss the benefits and limitations of testing, common misconceptions, and what different results may mean for patients and their relatives. Practical examples will highlight opportunities for referral, patient education, and follow-up.

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By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify features of personal and family cancer histories that may warrant referral for genetic counseling and consideration of hereditary cancer genetic testing.
  • Describe the role of genetic counseling and the benefits, limitations, and possible results of hereditary cancer genetic testing.
  • Distinguish hereditary cancer genetic testing from direct-to-consumer testing and address common misconceptions.
  • Apply practical strategies to help patients access genetics services and appropriate follow-up care.

Our speaker:

Dr. Isha Kalia, PhD, MS, MPH, LCGC
Founder & Clinical Director·Open Helix Health

Dr. Isha Kalia is a Nevada-licensed genetic counselor and founder of Open Helix Health, a telehealth genetics practice serving adults throughout Nevada. She previously served as Director of the Genetics Program at the George Washington University Cancer Center in Washington, DC. Through Open Helix Health, she helps adults understand their personal and family health history, explore genetic testing options, and interpret existing genetic test results. A Las Vegas native, Dr. Kalia is committed to expanding access to genetic healthcare and providing practical, approachable education for patients, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.