How to get genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk
Between 5% and 10% of cancers are hereditary. This means that the cancer is caused by a change in your genes called a genetic mutation.
Mutations are identified through genetic testing. If you’re diagnosed with cancer and genetic testing shows that your cancer is caused by a hereditary mutation, it can affect your treatment options.
If you’re not a cancer patient, finding out you have a genetic mutation can help you take...
Is cancer hereditary?
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering how and why you got it.
Was it something that happened spontaneously?...