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UT Southwestern has one of the largest hereditary cancer programs in the country, and our specialists are experienced in working with individuals who have ATM P/LP variants.

PLP variants in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 have an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

UT Southwestern is home to one of the largest hereditary cancer programs in the nation, offering expert care and experience in treating individuals with CDH1 P/LP variants.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is home to one of the largest hereditary cancer programs in the nation, with extensive experience in working with individuals with CDKN2A pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants.

CHEK2 P/LP variants are inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. People with CHEK2 have an increased risk of developing breast and prostate cancer.

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is a very rare condition that accounts for about 1% of new cases of colorectal cancer. People with FAP typically develop hundreds to thousands of polyps (adenomas) in their colon and rectum by age 30-40. FAP is caused by mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene.

UT Southwestern is experienced in providing care for people with hereditary paraganglioma-pheochromocytoma syndrome.

UT Southwestern is home to one of the largest hereditary cancer programs in the country, providing expert care for individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.

Lynch syndrome is an inherited cancer risk condition that increases a person’s chances of developing multiple types of cancer. It is caused by mutations, or breaks, of the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, or EPCAM genes.

UT Southwestern is home to one of the largest hereditary cancer programs in the country, providing expert care for individuals with PALB2 P/LP variants.