Cook Genetics Assessment and Testing, LLC

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Our Booking PolicyIf you have your own genetic testing results you would like to discuss, book the Post-Test Counseling appointment. If you have never had genetic testing before (or tested negative years ago), book the Pre-Test Counseling/Results Disclosure combo.

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Hereditary Cancer - Pre-Test Counseling Visit (90 min) and Results Disclosure Visit (30 min) (combo)

1 hr 30 mins$400

$400 flat fee covers both appointments. The length of the first appointment is ~90 minutes, and the length of the second appointment is 30-45 minutes. (The Results Disclosure Visit will be scheduled after you complete your Pre-Test Counseling Visit.) Will take place via telehealth, or in-person in a private room at the Effingham Public Library on 3rd St. for extenuating circumstances only.

This appointment is for patients who have not had hereditary cancer genetic testing before. It can also be used for patients who had normal hereditary cancer genetic testing years ago, and they now want updated testing.

***We will email you a link to CancerGene Connect. This is an online questionnaire that will help us assess you and your family's risk of cancer. Please fill out and submit the CancerGene Connect questionnaire at least one day prior to your appointment.***

Helpful information to gather for CancerGene Connect and bring with you to your appointment:
-A copy of your previous genetic testing results.
-If you have had cancer/tumors/polyps, a copy of each pathology report.
-A family history list of first-, second-, and third-degree relatives. This includes family members' ages or ages at death, who has had cancer/tumors and the types, and the ages at each diagnosis. If you do not know exact ages, approximate ages (i.e. 30s, 50s, 80s) are fine.
-If any relatives have had genetic testing, a copy of their results. If you cannot get a copy, try to get as much information about their testing as possible (i.e. date tested, lab name, number of genes tested, which gene is positive/variant, mutation codes, etc.).
-A copy of your insurance card, just in case.

During the first visit (~90 min), we:
-Take a comprehensive personal health history
-Build your family history of cancer into a pedigree (family tree)
-Educate you on the basics of genetics
-Discuss pros and cons of genetic testing, as well as associated testing costs
-Determine which genetic testing is appropriate, based on your personal and/or family history, and order that testing for you

During the second visit ~3 weeks later (30-45 min), we:
-Disclose your genetic testing results to you
-Discuss which cancer risks, if any, are associated with your results, as well as how high those risks go
-Make recommendations for future cancer screenings and management, based on your results and personal/family history
-Run any necessary risk assessment models
-Provide information on how to get family members tested, if indicated

Hereditary Cancer - Post-Test Counseling Visit

1 hr 30 mins$350

$350 fee. The length of this appointment is ~90 minutes. Will take place via telehealth, or in-person in a private room at the Effingham Public Library on 3rd St. for extenuating circumstances only.

This appointment is for patients who have had cancer genetic testing ordered by another provider (i.e. doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, etc.) and would like to have a deeper discussion of results. You MUST obtain a copy of your previous genetic testing results in order to book this appointment.

***We will email you a link to CancerGene Connect. This is an online questionnaire that will help us assess you and your family's risk of cancer. Please fill out and submit the CancerGene Connect questionnaire at least one day prior to your appointment.***

Helpful information to gather for CancerGene Connect and bring with you to your appointment:
-A copy of your previous genetic testing results.
-If you have had cancer/tumors/polyps, a copy of each pathology report.
-A family history list of first-, second-, and third-degree relatives. This includes family members' ages or ages at death, who has had cancer/tumors and the types, and the ages at each diagnosis. If you do not know exact ages, approximate ages (i.e. 30s, 50s, 80s) are fine.
-If any relatives have had genetic testing, a copy of their results. If you cannot get a copy, try to get as much information about their testing as possible (i.e. date tested, lab name, number of genes tested, which gene is positive/variant, mutation codes, etc.).
-A copy of your insurance card, just in case.

During this visit (~90 min), we:
-Take a comprehensive personal health history
-Build your family history of cancer into a pedigree (family tree)
-Educate you on the basics of genetics
-Discuss which cancer risks, if any, are associated with your results, as well as how high those risks go
-Make recommendations for future cancer screenings and management, based on your results and personal/family history
-Run any necessary risk assessment models
-Provide information on how to get family members tested, if indicated

If we determine that additional genetic testing is indicated, and if you decide to proceed, we will:
-Discuss pros and cons of additional genetic testing, as well as associated testing costs
-Order that additional testing for you
-Schedule you for a Results Disclosure Visit (Add-On) (30-45 min) in ~3 weeks (additional $75 add-on fee)

Established Patients

Hereditary Cancer - Add-On Visit

45 mins$150

Only available for ESTABLISHED patients.

$150 fee. The length of this appointment is 30-45 minutes. Will take place via telehealth, or in-person in a private room at the Effingham Public Library on 3rd St. for extenuating circumstances only.

This appointment is for patients who had a Hereditary Cancer Post-Test Counseling Visit and then had additional genetic testing ordered at Cook Genetics. It can also be used for patients who have more questions about the hereditary cancer genetic testing results previously discussed at Cook Genetics.

During this visit (30-45 min), we:
-Disclose your additional genetic testing results to you, if applicable
-Discuss which cancer risks, if any, are associated with your results, as well as how high those risks go
-Make recommendations for future cancer screenings and management, based on your results and personal/family history
-Run any necessary risk assessment models
-Provide information on how to get family members tested, if indicated

Expert Witness

Expert Witness Services

30 mins$150

Scientific Speaker Series

Speaker Series 1: Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer

1 hr$150

Speaker Series 2: Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

1 hr$150

Speaker Series 3: To Refer or Not to Refer

1 hr$150

Scheduling is flexible, including weekdays and weekends. Please email us with your proposed time at courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking.

Hire Courtney M. Cook, MS, LCGC, to be a scientific speaker at your healthcare conference, continuing education training, wellness event, support group, and more.

The focus of this presentation is to be an interactive "game" with the audience. It includes common examples of case presentations, followed by a "what would you do" discussion.

Suitable for medical/healthcare audience, particularly those who want to learn which of their patients need genetic counseling and testing.

Speaker Series 4: Hereditary Breast Cancer

1 hr$150

Scheduling is flexible, including weekdays and weekends. Please email us with your proposed time at courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking.

Hire Courtney M. Cook, MS, LCGC, to be a scientific speaker at your healthcare conference, continuing education training, wellness event, support group, and more.

The focus of this presentation is on genes associated with hereditary breast cancer, as well as the current guidelines for screening/management of positive patients.

Suitable for all audience types, specifically individuals who are breast cancer survivors, individuals with a family history of breast cancer, or medical professionals who work with patients who have breast cancer.

Speaker Series 5: Hereditary Colon Cancer

1 hr$150

Scheduling is flexible, including weekdays and weekends. Please email us with your proposed time at courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking.

Hire Courtney M. Cook, MS, LCGC, to be a scientific speaker at your healthcare conference, continuing education training, wellness event, support group, and more.

The focus of this presentation is on genes associated with hereditary colon cancer, as well as the current guidelines for screening/management of positive patients.

Suitable for all audience types, specifically individuals who are colon cancer survivors, individuals with a family history of colon cancer, or medical professionals who work with patients who have colon cancer.

Speaker Series 6: Hereditary Prostate Cancer

1 hr$150

Scheduling is flexible, including weekdays and weekends. Please email us with your proposed time at courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking.

Hire Courtney M. Cook, MS, LCGC, to be a scientific speaker at your healthcare conference, continuing education training, wellness event, support group, and more.

The focus of this presentation is on genes associated with hereditary prostate cancer, as well as the current guidelines for screening/management of positive patients.

Suitable for all audience types, specifically individuals who are prostate cancer survivors, individuals with a family history of prostate cancer, or medical professionals who work with patients who have prostate cancer.

Speaker Series 7: Hereditary Kidney/Neuroendocrine Tumors

1 hr$150

Scheduling is flexible, including weekdays and weekends. Please email us with your proposed time at courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking.

Hire Courtney M. Cook, MS, LCGC, to be a scientific speaker at your healthcare conference, continuing education training, wellness event, support group, and more.

The focus of this presentation is on genes associated with hereditary kidney/neuroendocrine tumors, as well as the current guidelines for screening/management of positive patients.

Suitable for all audience types, specifically individuals who have kidney/neuroendocrine tumors, individuals with a family history of kidney/neuroendocrine tumors, or medical professionals who work with patients who have kidney/neuroendocrine tumors.

Speaker Series 8: Custom

1 hr$350

Scheduling is flexible, including weekdays and weekends. Please email us with your proposed time at courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking.

Hire Courtney M. Cook, MS, LCGC, to be a scientific speaker at your healthcare conference, continuing education training, wellness event, support group, and more.

The general focus of the session will be on genetics, but you get to customize the topic. We do the research and create the presentation. To discuss your idea and expectations, please email courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking.

Can be made suitable for any audience type, depending on content of your choosing.

Genetic Counselor

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Cook Genetics offers private practice genetic counseling and testing services, primarily for hereditary cancer predispositions, for those in Central and Southern Illinois. Empowering proactive people.

courtneycook@cookgenetics.com

https://www.cookgenetics.com

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24 reviews

Frances
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very thorough and knowledgeable
Frances Vadner
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Very thorough and I learned a lot
Gunjan Jain
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If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Courtney is not only extremely knowledgeable, she clearly goes above and beyond. She is a caring individual but extremely professional at the same time. I am also a healthcare provider and Courtney displays all that I try to be for my patients. Highly recommend her.
Alayna
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I highly recommend Courtney to anyone looking into genetic testing. She helped educate me a great deal on the complex subject, while making me feel comfortable and at ease with what can be a heavy topic. Her guidance and advocacy has already been impactful for my own wellness journey.
Cindy DePoister
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Was very welcoming and informative. Gave myself and family a good amount of information for future reference.
Melba Groves
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Very pleased with my appointment with Courtney. I felt my questions were heard and answered. I have a better understanding of a very complex subject and believe the time and money I invested will be valuable to me and my family.