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Your Appointment with the Cancer Genetics Clinic

Genetic consultations are with a genetic counselor and a physician specializing in cancer genetics. The counselor and physician will begin by reviewing the information provided about family and medical history. This can help determine the risk of inherited cancers and point to which types of cancer are a concern.

Members of the Genetics Clinic Team review test results
Members of the Genetics Clinic Team review test results

Preparing for Your Appointment with the Cancer Genetics Clinic

The more information you can bring to your appointment with a genetic counselor, the better we can determine the best course for you. There are many genes linked to cancer risk. Looking at the patterns in your personal history and your family history helps us figure out whether any genetic tests make sense and which ones will be most helpful.

Cancer Genetics

Genetics play a role in all cancers, including breast, ovarian, adrenal, thyroid, colon, melanoma, pancreas, and most rare cancers. Contact us: 734-647-8902

Directions

U-M Center for Reproductive Medicine is located at
Briarwood Building #1
475 Market Place
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Directions to the Center for Reproductive Medicine

Please visit the Briarwood Center for Reproductive Medicine map web page. This page offers the opportunity to get personalized driving directions.

Fertility Preservation Treatment

Providing comprehensive team-based treatment and support to adult and pediatric cancer patients

Appointments & Directions

Appointments for fertility preservation can be made by physician referral or directly by the patient

Call 734-763-4323 or email: [email protected]

Directions

U-M Center for Reproductive Medicine is located at
Briarwood Building #1
475 Market Place
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Fertility Preservation Resources

There are a number of resources available for those who need information fertility counseling and/or preservation.

Fertility Resources for All

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

American Cancer Society

Fertility & Cryopreservation Glossary


ART: Assisted reproductive technologies. All treatments that include laboratory handling of eggs, sperm and/or embryos.

Azoospermia: the absence of sperm in a semen sample.

Chemotherapy agents that may impact fertility:

Especially for Partners of Female Cancer Patients

The list of potential side effects of cancer treatments can often sound worse than the disease. Many of these side-effects are immediate and life altering, and may cause your partner to feel unwell. These immediate side-effects may cause fear and anxiety. Long term side effects are often not recognized or discussed at the time of diagnosis.

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