Genetic testing looks for certain changes (mutations) in a person’s genes that may be inherited from a parent and affect their risk of cancer. Inherited genetic changes cause up to 10% of all cancers.5 Below you will find resources to help you learn more about genetic genomic testing.
by No Stomach For Cancer
This resource discusses the factors that may increase your risk of stomach cancer, along with the role of genetics, prevention, and screening and detection. It discusses genetic testing, HDGC (heredit
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This booklet discusses the following hereditary cancers: breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer. It explains the importance of genetic testing and discusses the process, which includes pre-t
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This resource provides an overview of causes and risk factors for melanoma skin cancer and explains whether it can be prevented. It also discusses genetic counseling and testing for people at high ris
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PanCAN’s Know Your Tumor® precision medicine service helps eligible pancreatic cancer patients identify personalized treatment options with information from tumor biomarker testing. It helps patien
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This resource explains the importance of talking to your doctor about genetic testing and biomarker testing, which can help identify the best treatment option for your pancreatic cancer. It includes a
Read Moreby Prostate Cancer Foundation
This resource discusses the role of family history in prostate cancer risk, including some questions to address regarding genetic risk clinic enrollment, whether you should get genetic testing or not,
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This resource discusses other tests available that can provide additional information to inform a melanoma patient's treatment options and next steps. The tests discussed include melanoma biomarker te
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This resource delves into the benefits of genetic testing for stomach cancer, including providing insight into your diagnosis and gaining knowledge to take control of your health.
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This fact sheet provides an overview of bladder cancer and tests used to diagnose it. It discusses genetic testing and biomarker tests, who should think about getting a genetic test, and if these test
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This webinar explains what genetic testing and biomarker testing are and how it can help patients and doctors learn as much as possible about a patient's prostate cancer. It discusses how doctors choo
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