What to expect

Understanding inherited cancer risk can feel complex, but navigating your options does not have to be stressful. At Berlin Genetics, you receive compassionate, evidence-based guidance delivered by an experienced Consultant Genetic Counsellor. Discover what happens before, during, and after your remote consultation.

Your consultation journey explained

Clear information empowers confident health decisions. Below are answers to the most common questions regarding how sessions work, what to prepare, and what guidance you will receive throughout your care.

How do remote consultations work?

Consultations are conducted securely via video link or telephone, allowing you to access expert genetic guidance comfortably from anywhere in the UK. Once booked, you will receive full instructions and a secure meeting link for your appointment.

What should I prepare before my appointment?

Prior to your session, it is helpful to gather information about your personal medical history, your family history of cancer, and details of any previous genetic testing. Sharing copies of relevant clinical letters or genetic test reports ahead of time is very useful, though not essential.

What happens during the consultation?

Your session is entirely tailored to your personal circumstances. We will review your personal and family medical background, assess the likelihood of an inherited cancer predisposition, and explore the benefits and limitations of genetic testing or discuss existing test results.

How do you help manage overwhelming feelings or complex information?

Genetic information can feel daunting. Berlin Genetics provides a calm, supportive, and confidential setting. We break down complex scientific data into clear, manageable concepts so you feel supported, heard, and completely unhurried at every stage.

What answers and outcomes will I walk away with?

You will gain clarity about what results or potential results mean for both you and your relatives, and clear options for potential cancer risk managment to help guide your future care.

Will I be required to have genetic testing?

Not at all. Testing will only proceed once you have had the opportunity to ask every question and feel fully informed about your choices, expected turnaround times, laboratory options, and associated costs.

What happens after our discussion?

Following your consultation, you will receive a comprehensive written summary detailing our discussion, the risk assessment findings, and recommended screening or management pathways to share with your GP or specialist doctors.

Can family members join the consultation?

Yes. Because inherited cancer genetics can affect relatives, partners or family members are welcome to join your secure video or telephone appointment with your consent.

Ready to discuss your inherited cancer risk?

Book a secure consultation with an experienced Consultant Genetic Counsellor to gain personal clarity, peace of mind, and proactive health guidance.