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?...