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What to Expect at an Appointment

Once you have made an appointment with us for risk analysis, we understand that you will have a lot of questions. We want to make sure your visit is as comfortable, informative, and convenient as possible. Therefore you will meet several specialists during your appointment. Below is a summary of what you should expect during an initial visit to the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program.

• Physician Consultation
  The first person you will meet during your visit will be a physician. The medical team will perform your physical and discuss your medical history with you.
• Genetic Counselor Consultation
  You will then meet Mary Kay Dabney, our genetic counselor. She will discuss your family medical history with you and build a pedigree. A pedigree is a family tree used by genetic counselors to visually depict any significant family history of cancer.
• Risk Stratification Analysis
  Dr. Harold Frucht, Mary Kay, and the prevention team will then analyze your personal risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer with you and give you the opportunity to ask questions.
• Action Plan Development
  Once they consider all factors , the team will recommend genetic testing and/or imaging for early detection, if appropriate.

An initial consultation at the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics program lasts about 60 minutes, on average.