Genetic testing looks for specific inherited changes (mutations) in a person’s chromosomes, genes, or proteins. Genetic mutations can have harmful, beneficial, neutral (no effect), or uncertain effects on health. Mutations that are harmful may increase a person’s chance, or risk, of developing a disease such as cancer. Overall, inherited mutations are thought to play a role in about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers.

Valued management options suggested due to genetic test results include:

• Increased breast examination, including self-examinations, clinical breast examinations, mammogram,
• ultrasound and MRI-based
• Increased thyroid examinations
• Increased colonoscopy frequency
• Risk-reducing prophylactic surgery and/or chemo prevention
• Early and increased prostate cancer screenings
• Consideration of MRI-based screening/technologies

Benefits of Testing

• Dig in to your health history.
  Could the cancer or heart condition in your family have a genetic link?
• Care for your family.
  Your results could identify relatives who could benefit from genetic testing.
• Pass on knowledge.
  Help future generations know what to look out for.

Panels Include

Comprehensive Panel (55 genes)

Breast Panel (16 genes)

Breast/GYN Panel (23 genes)

Pancreatic Panel (20 genes)

Prostate Panel (12 genes)

Colorectal Panel (17 genes)

Renal/Urinary Tract Panel (27 genes)