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8 February, 2024

Genetic Counselling: Free Service for All Genekor Examinees

Genekor, with a focus on the prevention and early diagnosis of genetic diseases, offers free genetic counseling to all examinees who wish, before, during and/or after genetic testing for hereditary diseases.

What is Genetic Counseling?

During genetic counseling, a qualified counselor will help you understand:

  • How genetic conditions may affect you or your family.
  • The chances of inheriting a genetic disease.
  • The usefulness and possible outcomes of genetic testing.

When might you need genetic counseling?

  • Managing your health:
    • If you have symptoms of a genetic condition.
    • If you have a family history of a genetic condition.
    • If you have been diagnosed with cancer, neurological or cardiovascular disease.
  • Managing your health and the health of your family:
    • If you have been diagnosed with a genetic disease, such as cancer or a neurological or cardiovascular disease.
  • Planning for pregnancy:
    • If you are concerned about factors that may affect your baby.
    • If there are genetic conditions in your or your partner’s family.

Goals of Genetic Counseling:

  • Helps the family better understand a genetic condition.
  • Develops options for managing the disease.
  • Brings the individual and family in contact with medical and psychological services.
  • Reduces stress associated with the condition.

Genetic Counseling takes place:

  • Before genetic testing:
    • To help you understand the usefulness and possible outcomes of testing.
  • During testing: in case the treating physician, or the examinee requests some clarification.
  • After the genetic test:
    • To help you understand the results.
    • To refer you to healthcare providers and/or specialist support groups.

Genekor, by offering free genetic counseling, wishes to:

  • Ensure equal access for all to prevention and early diagnosis of genetic diseases.
  • Empower individuals and families by providing them with the necessary knowledge and support.

Contact Genekor’s expert team of counsellors here: https://www.genekor.com/el/epikoinonia/

We support your health, today and in the future.