Inherited Cancer Screening
Cancer runs in your family, and the uncertainty weighs on every health decision you make. At SeeBeyond Medicine in Scarsdale, NY and Greenwich, CT, inherited cancer screening identifies genetic mutations — including BRCA1, BRCA2, and Lynch syndrome markers — that significantly elevate your lifetime cancer risk.
Conventional medicine waits for symptoms. SeeBeyond Medicine uses genetic screening as the foundation for proactive surveillance and personalized prevention.
Schedule your inherited cancer screening consultation at SeeBeyond Medicine.
Credentials
Why SeeBeyond Medicine
Dr. Hyun Joon Lee, triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, founded SeeBeyond Medicine in 2006. With over 20,000 patients served and integrative oncology as a core specialization, SeeBeyond Medicine combines genetic risk assessment with evidence-based prevention strategies.
Visit our Scarsdale, NY office or Greenwich, CT office for inherited cancer screening.
About This Service
What Is Inherited Cancer Screening?
Inherited cancer screening is a genetic test that analyzes DNA for heritable mutations associated with elevated cancer risk, targeting genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, and mismatch repair genes linked to Lynch syndrome. Approximately 5 to 10 percent of all cancers are hereditary, caused by germline mutations passed from parent to child.
Identifying these mutations before cancer develops allows SeeBeyond Medicine to implement enhanced surveillance and risk-reduction strategies tailored to your specific genetic profile.
A simple blood or saliva sample is all that is required. SeeBeyond Medicine reviews results in a dedicated consultation that includes risk assessment, family counseling, and a personalized prevention protocol.
Conditions Treated
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations
These mutations significantly elevate risk for breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. SeeBeyond Medicine provides comprehensive risk assessment and surveillance planning for BRCA-positive patients.
Benefits
Proactive Prevention Through Genetic Knowledge
Proactive Prevention Through Genetic Knowledge
A family history of cancer creates years of anxiety without actionable information. SeeBeyond Medicine's inherited cancer screening transforms uncertainty into a specific, evidence-based prevention plan tailored to your genetic risk profile.
Informed Decisions for Your Entire Family
Your genetic results at SeeBeyond Medicine provide critical information for siblings, children, and extended family members. A single screening can guide preventive decisions for multiple generations.
Personalized Surveillance Protocols
Positive results at SeeBeyond Medicine trigger customized screening schedules — earlier mammograms, more frequent colonoscopies, or additional imaging — calibrated to your specific genetic mutations rather than population-wide guidelines.
What to Expect
Your Journey
Consultation and Risk Assessment
Your physician reviews your personal and family cancer history to determine the most appropriate genetic panel for your risk profile.
Sample Collection
A simple blood draw or saliva sample is collected at our Scarsdale or Greenwich office. The process takes less than 15 minutes.
Genetic Analysis
Your sample is analyzed by a CLIA-certified genetics laboratory. Results are typically available within 2-4 weeks.
Results Review and Prevention Plan
Your physician reviews your results in a dedicated consultation. Positive findings are paired with a personalized surveillance and prevention protocol.
What Our Patients Say
Patient Experiences
Real stories from patients who found answers.
Since 2006, over 20,000 patients have trusted SeeBeyond Medicine for proactive health insights. Patients who complete inherited cancer screening consistently describe the relief of replacing family-history anxiety with a concrete, physician-guided prevention plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Who should consider inherited cancer screening at SeeBeyond Medicine?
Anyone with a family history of cancer — especially breast, ovarian, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer diagnosed before age 50, or multiple family members affected — should discuss screening with a SeeBeyond Medicine physician.
What does a positive result mean?
A positive result does not mean you will develop cancer. It indicates elevated genetic risk. SeeBeyond Medicine creates a personalized surveillance and prevention protocol based on your specific mutations and overall health profile.
Is genetic testing confidential?
Yes. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act protects against discrimination based on genetic information in health insurance and employment. SeeBeyond Medicine handles all results with strict confidentiality.
How long do results take?
Typically 2-4 weeks from sample collection. SeeBeyond Medicine schedules a dedicated appointment to review all findings in a private consultation.
Is inherited cancer screening available at both locations?
Yes. SeeBeyond Medicine offers inherited cancer screening at our Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County) and Greenwich, CT (Fairfield County) offices.
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Take the First Step
Take the Next Step
Even if cancer fear has kept you from testing, SeeBeyond Medicine's inherited cancer screening replaces uncertainty with a physician-guided prevention plan built around your specific genetic profile.
Schedule a Free Consultation for inherited cancer screening in Scarsdale or Greenwich