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Personalized genetic guidance for inherited health concerns

Whether you have questions about your family history, a personal diagnosis, genetic testing, or genetic test results, Open Helix Health provides expert guidance to help you better understand your risks, your options, and your next steps.

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Common reasons patients reach out

You may benefit from a consultation if you have a personal or family history of cancer, heart disease, neurologic conditions, endocrine disorders, or other inherited health concerns.

Search a condition, or open a category below to see common reasons.

Questions about inherited cancer risk may arise after a personal diagnosis, a family history of cancer, or concerns about your future risk.

People often schedule a consultation after an early cancer diagnosis, multiple cancers in the family, or when they wonder whether genetics may have played a role.

Common concerns

Breast cancerOvarian cancerPancreatic cancerProstate cancerColorectal cancerUterine cancerKidney cancerThyroid cancerParathyroid cancerMelanomaBrain tumorLeukemia & blood cancersMultiple cancers in one personMultiple relatives with cancerAshkenazi Jewish ancestryKnown genetic mutation in the family

Questions about inherited heart conditions may arise after a diagnosis of heart disease, unexplained cardiac findings, or a family history of heart problems.

Some inherited heart conditions can increase the risk of cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, aortic disease, or very high cholesterol.

Common concerns

CardiomyopathyArrhythmiasHeart failureSudden cardiac deathHigh cholesterolAortic aneurysmAortic dissectionBicuspid aortic valveCongenital heart diseaseMarfan syndromeLoeys-Dietz syndromeEhlers-Danlos syndrome

Genetic test result review

Already completed genetic testing?

Open Helix Health offers independent review and interpretation of genetic test results.

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Common reasons patients schedule a results review

You received genetic test results but still have questions.
You would like a second opinion.
You want help understanding your positive, negative, or VUS (variant of uncertain significance) result..
You are unsure what next steps to take.
You want guidance on how results may affect family members.

Please note: Genetic testing costs are separate from consultation fees and billed directly through the laboratory.

Many patients qualify for insurance coverage for testing. Self-pay laboratory options may also be available depending on the test selected.

Not sure if genetics is right for you?

Not sure where to start? A consultation can help determine whether testing may be appropriate, explain available options, and answer questions about your personal and family history.

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