- ScreeningConditions/Services/Treatments PageWe believe that the more you know about your risk factors for cancer, the better your chances for staying healthy. Genetic counseling can help you learn more about your inherited risk factors for cancer.What is Genetic Counseling?Genetic counseling helps you understand your chances of developing cancer based on your family history.Some cancers tend to run in families. In fact, there are more than 50 genes known to cause an inherited predisposition to cancer (called hereditary cancer syndromes). These syndromes can cause an increased risk to develop a variety of cancer types including breast cancer, ovarian cancer or colorectal cancer.Our genetic counselors can evaluate your risk of getting cancer after reviewing your family's medical history. If several close relatives were diagnosed with the same type of cancer, you may be at higher risk.After looking at your medical history, we sometimes recommend genetic testing. The results can give you a clearer picture of your cancer risks, and what preventive measures you can take.
- TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWe're the first to admit it — a cancer diagnosis can trigger a range of emotions. But the network of support services at Luminis Health can provide comfort and practical help for you and your loved ones.What Are Support Services?At Luminis Health, your oncology team gives you the very best treatment. From the moment you schedule your first appointment with us, we provide you with the most advanced therapies, the latest technology and the most skilled specialists.But it doesn't end there. Because there's more to you than cancer, and there's more to our care than medicine.We offer services from a wide range of professionals — from social workers to nutritionists to a spiritual care team. Our knowledgeable, caring professionals also guide you into the survivorship phase of care.
- ServiceConditions/Services/Treatments PageWouldn’t it be great if you had a nutrition plan tailored to your individual needs and goals? Our registered dietitians will give you just that through a one-on-one counseling session. With ongoing sessions, they’ll help you follow through with your plan.Whether or not you’re a patient, you can choose to meet with our dietitians for nutrition counseling. Although we don’t accept insurance, most flexible spending plans cover our services.For more specific nutrition needs, we also offer services through our Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery Center, DeCesaris Cancer Institute and Diabetes Center.
- TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageAt Luminis Health, your health matters to us every season of the year. The best way to stay healthy during flu season is by getting vaccinated annually. Read our frequently asked questions to learn how to protect yourself and others against the flu. Seasonal influenza vaccines (flu shots) are now available. Our Luminis Health Primary Care offices have two vaccines available: One for ages six months to 64 years and one for persons 65 and up.
- Why Luminis Health for Cancer Prevention and Screening?At Luminis Health, we place a high priority on cancer prevention and screening. We offer:Cancer prevention programs. We offer workshops, education, and outreach programs. For example, in 2020 we held 105 community events on tobacco and vaping, reaching thousands of people.Special cancer screenings. We offer annual screenings to people at high risk for certain cancers, such as lung cancer. In 2020, we diagnosed 18 people with lung cancer after screening with the low-dose CT scan.Genetic counseling. Our highly trained genetic counselors can evaluate your risk of getting cancer and suggest lifestyle changes based on your family history. Screening for early detectionSome cancers don't cause any symptoms in the early stages. By the time you have symptoms, the cancer may have spread or be difficult to treat. A simple screening test can catch many of these cancers early on.Early detection through screening leads to greater survival rates for breast, colorectal, lung and cervical cancer. Another bonus: If doctors find the cancer in its early stages, you may have the option of having less invasive treatments.ScreeningConditions/Services/Treatments PageAccording to the American Cancer Society, one in three people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting cancer.What Is Cancer Prevention and Screening?The American Institute for Cancer Research suggests that up to 50% of cancers are preventable. When it comes to cancer, prevention has the power to save more lives than even the most up-to-date treatment. You can cut your cancer risk through healthy lifestyle choices, vaccinations and screenings.At Luminis Health, our goal is to stop cancer in its early stages — or even before it begins — through prevention programs and regular cancer screenings. If you're uninsured or underinsured, we have programs and services that can help cover screening costs.We're dedicated to lowering your risk factors for many types of cancer. We offer support to quit smoking and make other healthy lifestyle choices, giving you the best odds of a healthy, cancer-free life.
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