Genetics & Cancer
Genetics & Cancer Resources
The Learning Center at MD Anderson
The Learning Center provides materials for information and convenience only. They are not to be substituted for medical advice. Medical information is often controversial and continually changes. Please talk to your doctor about your specific concerns.
The Learning Center provides a wide range of materials, and each location has different resources. Please call ahead to learn which location has the resources you need.
To learn more or ask questions, please call, email or visit The Learning Center.
Levit Family Learning Center
Location:
Mays Clinic, Floor 2, near The Tree Sculpture, Room ACB2.1120
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone:
713-563-8010
Email:
asktlcstaff@mdanderson.org
Theodore N. Law Learning Center
Location:
Main Building, Floor 4, near Elevator A, Room R4.1100
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone:
713-745-8063
Websites
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Clinical Cancer Genetics
Specially trained genetic counselors and physicians work together to provide education, hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, genetic testing, individualized cancer screening and prevention programs to people who are concerned about their personal and family history of cancer.
National Cancer Institute
This site is NCI’s gateway for information about cancer genetics.
The National Human Genome Research Institute
This site gives information about genetics and genomics, rare diseases and patient care.
National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Genome Anatomy Project
The goal of the NCI’s Cancer Genome Anatomy Project is to determine the gene expression profiles of normal, pre-cancer and cancer cells, leading eventually to improved detection, diagnosis and treatment for patients.
Genetics Home Reference
This site contains information about genetic conditions and the genes responsible. The site also contains a glossary.
Genetic Alliance
Genetic Alliance is a coalition of more than 1,000 advocacy organizations serving people affected by over 1,000 conditions.
DNA Learning Center
Sponsored by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, this site is dedicated to promoting public understanding of genetics. It has a multimedia review of genetics, information on genetic disorders and more.
Cytogenetics Gallery
This site explains chromosomes and contains images of various genetic abnormalities, including the Philadelphia chromosome.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Public Health Genomics
This Public Health Genomics site has information on various genetic and genome topics.
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