Oncogenetics

Genetic testing can help estimate your chance of developing cancer in your lifetime. It does this by searching for specific changes in your genes, chromosomes, or proteins. These changes are called mutations. Genetic tests are available for breast, ovarian, colon, thyroid, and some other cancers. Genetic testing may help:

• Predict your risk of a particular disease

• Find if you have genes that may pass increased cancer risk to your children

• Manage increased cancer risk by having more regular cancer screening or taking steps to lower risk

• Deciding suitable treatment.