Cancer Genetics Clinic
If you or someone you love is facing a cancer diagnosis, you want to find the best care as soon as possible. It is also important to know if there is a genetic component underlying your cancer. If so, other family members may be at risk, and your cancer may need specialized treatment.
The Cancer Genetics Program at Children’s Hospital partners with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Hereditary Cancer Program to provide genetic testing, cancer risk information for other family members, screening for cancer and advice on individualizing cancer treatment.
Meet Your Care Team
Debra L. FriedmanMD, MS
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, General Hematology and Oncology, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Solid Organ Malignancies
Why Choose Care at Children's Hospital for Cancer Predisposition
- Integrated care
In collaboration with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute, our team of pediatric oncologists, cancer geneticists and genetic counselors work together to provide you with fully integrated care.
- Advanced testing
Our team of pediatric oncologists, cancer geneticists and genetic counselors work together to provide access to state-of-the art tests for cancer predisposition syndromes. Using that information, we develop individualized plans for cancer screening and treatment.
- Referrals to specialists
We refer to other Vanderbilt specialists as needed for any condition associated with your cancer predisposition.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments, and services including:
- Cancer screening
- Genetic testing and counseling