The Genetic Counseling Program, a collaborative effort of Concord Hospital, NH Oncology-Hematology (NHOH) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), provides high-risk patients critical genetic counseling and testing close to home. A DFCI Genetic Counselor is available, once a month, to provide expert consultation to patients at the Breast Care Center, while a physician from NHOH provides further consultation. All cases are reviewed by the team at the DFCI Cancer Risk & Prevention Program.

Procedure

• A brief phone interview will determine if an appointment is recommended for you;
• You will meet the ARNP to review your personal and family history and to discuss a plan of care. If indicated, an appointment with the DFCI Genetic Counselor will be made to review this information further and to discuss testing;
• If testing is recommended, you will go to the lab to have blood drawn;
• If you decide to be tested, a second appointment will be made to review the findings and consider future recommendations with the DFCI Genetic Counselor and the NHOH Medical Oncologist.

Our Staff

Anu Chittenden, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor, DFCI
Shelley McCormick, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor, DFCI
Frederick Briccetti, MD, Medical Oncologist, NHOH
Lisa Delahanty, ARNP, MSN, Breast Care Center
Kellie Booth, Office Coordinator, Breast Care Center
Sharon Gunsher, MD, Breast Care Center Medical Director
Concord Hospital physicians, nurses and clinical staff in various specialties also work with the Genetic Counseling Program to ensure a comprehensive approach to your care.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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