Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing
Everyone has a risk for developing cancer. In many cases, the cause of the cancer can be hard to determine. But in some cases, the reason cancer develops is in plain view: approximately 5%–10% of all cancers are thought to be caused by mutations in genes associated with hereditary cancer syndromes.1
Featured Hereditary Cancer Tests
If you’re wondering about hereditary cancers, we can help with genetic testing that can determine whether you have a mutation that increases your risk to develop certain cancers.
Should you be found to have an inherited mutation, more comprehensive medical management may be offered by your physician, including increased surveillance and screening for those cancers and the option of risk-reducing medical treatments and intervention.
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 (breast cancer 1 and 2) genes are two genes found within everyone’s genetic material. When mutations are found within these genes, they can cause an increased risk for several specific types of cancer, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer.2,3
BRCAssure can help provide information about your risk for developing breast, ovarian, or other cancers.
VistaSeq is a multi-gene assay for genetic mutations known to be associated with an increased risk of developing hereditary cancers. With multiple options, the VistaSeq hereditary cancer portfolio allows you to have testing based on your personal or family history of cancer.
Helpful Videos
Understanding hereditary cancer testing
Defining what hereditary cancer is and how genetic testing may guide preventative care for you and your family.
Hereditary cancer testing: A VUS result
Explaining what your BRCAssure or VistaSeq VUS result means and what next steps or other testing you might consider.
Hereditary cancer testing: A negative result
An explanation of what your BRCAssure or VistaSeq negative result means and what next steps or other testing you might consider.
Hereditary cancer testing: A positive result
This video explains what your BRCAssure or VistaSeq positive result means and what next steps or other testing you might consider.
Additional Resources
Genetic Counseling
Genetic counselors translate and communicate genetic information into practical, understandable terms.
Understand Your Results
If you have already had a test, we can answer questions about your results.
References
- Family Cancer Syndromes. American Cancer Society website. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/genetics/family-cancer-syndr.... Updated April 19, 2017. Accessed June 28, 2017.
- BRCA1. Genetics Home Reference. Available at: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/BRCA1. Accessed April 16, 2015.
- BRCA2. Genetics Home Reference. Available at: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/BRCA2. Accessed April 16, 2015.