Onco-genetics

At the heart of our profession

Oncogenetics is the study and treatment of the inherited risks associated with cancers.

It has three main objectives:

• Screening
• Prevention
• Individualised treatment

How?

Oncogentics consultations are provided by Prof. Pascal PUJOL (CHU Montpellier) at the Hôpital Franco-Britannique’s Cancerology building (Kléber site).

An oncogenetics consultation has a number of objectives:

• identify families that are at risk, and then identify the individuals most at risk.
• provide answers to patients who wish to understand the personal or familial background to their cancer.
• provide information on the risks of tumours
• guide patients towards the most suited type of treatment in terms of their risks of developing a cancer, both through screening, prevention or individualised treatment.