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Treatment/Procedure: Cancer Surgery for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Inherited genetic mutations play a major role in about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers. Researchers have associated mutations in specific genes with more than 50 hereditary cancer syndromes, which are disorders that may predispose individuals to developing certain cancers.

Genetic tests for hereditary cancer syndromes can tell whether a person from a family that shows signs of such a syndrome has one of these mutations. These tests can also show whether family members without obvious disease have inherited the same mutation as a family member who carries a cancer-associated mutation.

Many experts recommend that genetic testing for cancer risk be considered when someone has a personal or family history that suggests an inherited cancer risk condition, as long as the test results can be adequately interpreted (that is, they can clearly tell whether a specific genetic change is present or absent) and when the results provide information that will help guide a person’s future medical care.

Cancers that are not caused by inherited genetic mutations can sometimes appear to “run in families.” For example, a shared environment or lifestyle, such as tobacco use, can cause similar cancers to develop among family members. However, certain patterns in a family—such as the types of cancer that develop, other non-cancer conditions that are seen, and the ages at which cancer develops—may suggest the presence of a hereditary cancer syndrome.

Even if a cancer-predisposing mutation is present in a family, not everyone who inherits the mutation will necessarily develop cancer. 

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Providers Performing Cancer Surgery for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Cancer Surgery for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

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Heather R. Williams, M.D.

Heather R. Williams, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

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Locations Providing Cancer Surgery for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Note that Cancer Surgery for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Gynecology Cancer

Women’s Cancer Clinic — Gynecology

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
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501-686-8522
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Areas of Expertise for Cancer Surgery for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Gynecology Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Our doctors provide compassionate support and comprehensive treatment options for all types of gynecologic cancers.

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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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