geneCORE Predict – Hereditary Cancer Risk Test
Understanding geneCORE Predict – Hereditary Cancer Risk Test
What is geneCORE Predict – Hereditary Cancer Risk Test?
What is geneCORE Predict – Hereditary Cancer Risk Test used for?
Knowing your risk means you can work with your doctor on a screening program. This may include starting at a younger age or getting screened more frequently so cancer can be detected early. Your doctor may prescribe preventative medication to reduce cancer risk. Individuals at a higher risk for cancer can benefit from taking FDA-approved drugs to lower the chance of developing certain cancers.
This test is recommended for:
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Healthy individuals who want to know if they are at an increased risk for cancer.
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Individuals with a family history of cancer:
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Individuals in certain ethnic groups that have an increased risk for certain cancers.
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Individuals with cancer who want to understand if their cancer was hereditary and if they are at an increased risk for other cancers.
What does geneCORE Predict – Hereditary Cancer Risk Test measure?
Contains 21 testsThyroid cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Prostate Cancer
Ovarian cancer
Skin Cancer
Pancreatic Endo Cancer
Head and Neck cancer
Brain Cancer
Skin Basal Cell Cancer
Colon Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Sex Cord Tumors
Bone Sarcomas
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Bladder cancer
Breast cancer
Interpreting geneCORE Predict – Hereditary Cancer Risk Test results
Interpretations
Positive results would suggest the presence of a gene mutation and the person who has taken the test may be at an increased risk of developing cancer associated with that mutation. You will get a complimentary genetic counseling session to understand your test results and any questions you may have.