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What to expect if your Sunnybrook doctor ordered genetic testing, and resources to help guide you through the process

You met with your doctor and had blood drawn for genetic testing due to your personal and/or family history of cancer.

Here are the next steps you can expect:

  1. Typically, genetic test results will be available in two to three months.
  2. The results will go to the Cancer Genetics and High-Risk Program for review as well as your doctor.
  3. A letter will be mailed to you summarizing your genetic test results and risk assessment. The letter will also be available in your MyChart account.
    1. When you have an appointment, please make sure your mailing address is up-to-date at reception.
    2. If you need to create a MyChart account, please contact MyChart Support at 1-833-221-2202 or 416-480-6794 or by email at mychart@sunnybrook.ca.
  4. If your genetic test results and/or risk assessment need a more in-depth discussion, a genetic counsellor will contact you directly. This information will be discussed over the phone before a summary letter is mailed out. If you prefer to meet in-person, an appointment with the genetic counsellor can be arranged.
  5. View this video for more information about cancer genetics.
  6. You may receive an email from the Cancer Genetics and High-Risk Program (occ.genetics@sunnybrook.ca) within the next couple of days asking you to fill out our online Family History Questionnaire. This information will be used to provide you with an accurate risk assessment.
    1. If you do not have email, please contact our office (416-480-5000 ext. 85336) and a paper copy will be mailed to you.

Resources

Contact:

Cancer Genetics and High-Risk Program
Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Email: occ.genetics@sunnybrook.ca
Phone: 416-480-5000 ext. 85336