Voices of Better Medicine- Dr. Godley- Genetic Counseling

In this segment, Dr. Lucy Godley sheds light on the role of genetic counseling in cancer care. While most cancers are not inherited, about 5–10% have a hereditary component, making family history an important factor. Dr. Godley explains what genetic counseling involves, who should consider it, and how it differs from genetic testing. She also discusses what patients can expect from genetic test results, including their limitations, and shares insights into cutting-edge research at Northwestern Medicine aimed at understanding cancer genetics.