Does breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or colorectal cancer run in your family? Find out your actual genetic risk — and what you can do about it. Expert counseling by Lakshita Thakore, India's trusted BGCI Certified Genetic Counselor.
Knowing your genetic risk lets you act before cancer develops — not after.
Genetic counseling is not just for people who already have cancer — it is especially valuable before cancer develops, when you have the most options. Consider a session if any of the following apply.
You do not need a referral letter to book. Self-referrals are welcome. If you are unsure whether counseling is right for you, WhatsApp Lakshita at +91 97172 10124 — she'll respond the same day.
Lakshita Thakore counsels on the full spectrum of hereditary cancer syndromes — from common BRCA-related conditions to rarer inherited cancer predispositions.
The most common hereditary breast and ovarian cancer genes. BRCA1 carriers face up to 72% lifetime breast cancer risk and 44% ovarian cancer risk. BRCA2 carriers have elevated risk for breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer.
The most common hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome. Also significantly increases risk of uterine, ovarian, gastric, and urinary tract cancers. Caused by variants in mismatch repair genes — testing can protect the whole family.
Caused by variants in the APC gene, FAP leads to hundreds of colorectal polyps that progress to cancer if untreated. Early identification allows timely surveillance and preventive surgery to protect high-risk family members.
Not all hereditary ovarian cancer is caused by BRCA. Several other genes confer significant ovarian cancer risk. Genetic counseling identifies the precise gene involved, which determines the most appropriate surveillance and prevention strategy.
Beyond BRCA, dozens of genes confer elevated cancer risk. Lakshita counsels across the full panel spectrum — moderate-risk genes that are frequently missed on single-gene tests but still require surveillance and management changes.
A positive genetic result is not a death sentence — it is an opportunity. Lakshita helps you understand all risk-reduction pathways available to you, including enhanced surveillance, chemoprevention, prophylactic surgery, and PGT-M for IVF planning.
A session with Lakshita Thakore is a structured, evidence-based consultation — not a generic appointment. Each of the four steps below happens within your 40–45 minute session.
A three-generation pedigree analysis captures cancer types, ages of diagnosis, and bilateral or multiple primaries across your family tree — the foundation for all subsequent risk assessment.
Pedigree AnalysisLakshita uses validated clinical models to quantify your lifetime cancer risk and determine whether genetic testing is clinically indicated and is likely to change management.
BRCAPRO · Tyrer-Cuzick · PREMMYou receive a clear recommendation: which gene panel to test, which Indian lab is most appropriate for your situation, approximate costs (₹10,000–₹35,000), and who else in your family should be tested.
Panel Selection & Lab GuidanceWhen your results return, Lakshita interprets them in plain language and builds a concrete management plan — surveillance schedule, risk-reduction options, and family implications you can act on immediately.
Surveillance & Risk ReductionLakshita Thakore is available for hereditary cancer genetics consultations at HCG Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad — one of India's leading oncology centres. If you are an oncologist, gynecologist, or surgeon at HCG with a patient who may benefit from genetic risk assessment, hereditary cancer panel interpretation, or cascade testing guidance for family members, you can refer directly.
Self-referrals from patients are equally welcome — no hospital appointment is required to book a session at MyGeneScreen Clinic in Memnagar, Ahmedabad.
Understand hereditary cancer and genetic testing before your session — or share these guides with a family member who may be at risk.
Everything you need to know about hereditary cancer genetic counseling with Lakshita Thakore in Ahmedabad.
Hereditary cancer genetic counseling is a medical consultation that helps you understand whether cancer in your family has a genetic cause. A genetic counselor reviews your full family history, assesses your risk using validated clinical models, recommends appropriate genetic testing, and helps you understand your results and management options. It is not the same as seeing an oncologist — a genetic counselor focuses specifically on inherited cancer syndromes and risk communication.
Several Indian labs — including Strand Life Sciences, Medgenome, Neuberg Diagnostics, and Thyrocare's genomics arm — offer hereditary cancer gene panels covering BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome genes (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM), PALB2, CHEK2, ATM, CDH1, STK11, and others. Panel costs typically range from ₹10,000–₹35,000 depending on the scope. A genetic counselor helps you choose the right test for your specific family history and ensures you're not under- or over-tested.
No. A positive BRCA1 or BRCA2 result means your lifetime risk of certain cancers is significantly elevated — for BRCA1, up to 72% for breast cancer and 44% for ovarian cancer. But many people with BRCA mutations never develop cancer, particularly when they follow enhanced surveillance and risk-reduction strategies. A positive result is not a diagnosis — it is a risk estimate that guides proactive action. Read our complete guide to BRCA testing and hereditary cancer genetic counseling in India for a full breakdown.
Yes — Lakshita Thakore offers both in-person hereditary cancer counseling at her MyGeneScreen Clinic in Memnagar, Ahmedabad, and online consultations via Google Meet or WhatsApp Video for patients anywhere in Gujarat and across India. Both options are equally effective for information-based sessions, and both are available at ₹1,500 per session (40–45 minutes).
Standard cancer screening tests — such as a mammogram or colonoscopy — detect cancer early once it has formed, but they do not tell you your underlying genetic risk. BRCA testing and hereditary cancer gene panels look at your DNA to determine whether you carry a genetic variant that predisposes you to cancer in the future. This information is far more powerful — it helps you and your doctors make proactive decisions about surveillance and prevention before cancer develops, not just detect it after the fact.
Yes. Lakshita Thakore is available for oncologist referrals at HCG Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad, and accepts self-referrals directly at her MyGeneScreen Clinic in Memnagar. For referrals, email mgenescreen@gmail.com or WhatsApp +91 97172 10124. A formal referral letter is not required but is helpful. She typically responds the same day and can arrange a session within a few days of the referral.
Book a hereditary cancer genetic counseling session in Ahmedabad or online — same-day response on WhatsApp. Protect yourself and your family with clarity, not uncertainty.
All consultations are private and confidential · BGCI Reg. BGC 2022-178 · ₹1,500 · 40–45 minutes
