Randall W. Burt, M.D., Senior Director
Elizabeth A. Sexton, Administrator
The High Risk Cancer Research Clinics provide information
for investigations into the genetics and inheritance of
cancer. Through these clinics, eligible participants are
enrolled into cancer research studies. The clinics
provide support for individuals and families with an
increased risk of developing cancer, providing education
and, in some cases, cancer screening services. The
clinics are staffed by physicians, genetic counselors,
research coordinators, and other support staff.
Because the High Risk Cancer Research Clinics are
research-focused and have defined goals, participants
must meet certain enrollment criteria (see clinic
listings below). Other high risk clinics will be added to
the program in the future.
Huntsman Cancer Institute also has fee-for-service
clinics which provide similar services for individuals
who have concerns about their risk of developing cancer
based on family history, but do not meet the enrollment
criteria of the High Risk Cancer Research Clinics (see
the Family
Cancer Assessment Clinic).
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