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- Cancer Prevention Month: The Importance of Genetic Testing . . .
Genetic testing can be a game changer in identifying individuals at a higher risk of developing cancer Genetic tests detect mutations in specific genes that can predispose people to certain types of cancer, allowing them to make early, proactive decisions about their health, such as:
- Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk and Perceived Importance of . . .
Genetic testing can help determine the risk of many cancers and guide cancer prevention and treatment plans Despite increasing concern about disparities in precision cancer medicine, public knowledge and cancer genetic testing by race and ethnicity have not been well investigated
- Genetic Testing Fact Sheet - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Genetic testing looks for specific inherited changes (sometimes called mutations or pathogenic variants) in a person’s genes that may increase the risk of diseases such as cancer About 5%–10% of all cancers are thought to be caused by harmful genetic changes that are inherited from a parent
- Genetics and Cancer Risk: Real-World Benefits of Genetic Testing
In the past 20 years, genetic testing has become better understood, accepted and implemented as a tool for gaining a more complete picture of patients’ specific risk profiles As a result, a growing number of cancers are now known to have a strong genetic component and be linked to your DNA
- Understanding Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk
Genetic testing might show if the person has a higher risk of developing some other cancers It can also help other family members decide if they want to be tested for the mutation Family members of a person known to have an inherited gene mutation that increases their risk of cancer
- Genetic Testing Awareness Quick Facts Among American Adults
Results from germline genetic testing can help individuals make informed decisions about cancer prevention opportunities for themselves and their family members, including more frequent screening, chemoprevention, prophylactic surgery, and behavioral changes
- Are beliefs about the importance of genetics for cancer . . .
Advances in cancer genetics have opened the door to new possibilities for cancer prevention and early detection Identifying carriers of pathogenic variants through genetic testing can inform preventive strategies such as prophylactic surgery and intensified screening for many hereditary cancers
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