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Driscoll Children's Genetic Services (Cancer)

For referral and assistance: (361)694-1600

Genetic counselors also see people for the following reasons related to cancer:

• Diagnosed with cancer at an atypically young age.
• Have a rare cancer
• Have an unusual presentation, e.g., right-sided colon cancer.
• Have multiple primary cancers.
• Have cancers associated with birth defects.
• Have, in some cases, extreme cancer anxiety, even in the absence of risk.

See also Driscoll Genetic Center

Contact Information

Raymond Lewandowski, MD
Geneticists

Driscoll Genetics Services
5920 Saratoga Blvd. 540
Corpus Christi, Texas 78414
Phone: (361) 694-1600 or (361) 985-6600
Fax: (361) 985-6603
Hours 8-5 pm

Further Reading

Genetics Information Index

Overview of Birth Defects

Chromosome Abnormalities

Single Gene Defects

The Difference Between a Chromosome Abnormality and a Single Gene Defect

Multifactorial Inheritance

Teratogens

Non-Traditional Inheritance

Evaluating a Child for Birth Defects

Testing for Birth Defects

Uses of Genetic Testing

Genetic Services: When, Where, How

Identification, Treatment, and Prevention of Birth Defects

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