Our preventative cancer screening services can provide you with valuable information about your risk of developing certain types of cancer. By identifying any potential genetic risk factors, you can work with your practitioner to create a personalized plan that's designed to help prevent cancer or detect it at an earlier and more treatable stage. This can give you greater peace of mind and help you take proactive steps to protect your health.
If you're concerned about your personal or family history of cancer, we're here to help. Our Comprehensive Cancer Risk Assessment test can determine your risk of developing up to 8 types of cancer, including Breast, Ovarian, Endometrial, Pancreas, Prostate, Skin, Stomach, and Colorectal Cancers.
We're a leading company in preventative medicine, and we're dedicated to assisting you with screening, diagnosis, and classification of cancer. Our highly experienced pathologists and molecular geneticists are leaders in their fields with specialist knowledge and expertise. They provide informed and practical advice to help you interpret your results and make informed decisions about your health.
We're committed to providing the highest quality molecular testing services to medical practitioners. Our pathologists are members of hospital boards and health policy committees, and we provide a renowned and comprehensive service to thousands of patients each year, reaching private and public hospital beds, specialists, and general practitioners throughout the United States.
Our cancer screening services can provide valuable information about your risk of developing certain types of cancer and help determine how you might respond to different treatments. As a patient, you may be overwhelmed by the ever-expanding number of genetic tests available to you. However, we're here to help translate scientific discoveries into customized and more effective treatments for you. With this information, you and your healthcare provider can make more informed decisions about your care, giving you greater confidence in your health and wellbeing.
If you're at a higher risk for cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. These may include more frequent cancer screenings, lifestyle changes to minimize risk factors, chemoprevention medication, and risk-reducing surgeries. Our cancer screening panel covers eight types of cancer.
Hereditary Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common female cancer, affecting approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States. Approximately 5-10% of breast cancers are hereditary. Hereditary cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene that can be passed on from generation to generation. Women who have an abnormal mutation can have up to an 87% risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes.
Factors that may increase your risk of Breast cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Breast cancer:
Hereditary Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer in women, but it ranks fifth as the cause of cancer death in women. While most ovarian cancer does not run in the family, approximately 10-15% of ovarian cancer is hereditary. Hereditary cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene that can be passed on from generation to generation. Women who have an abnormal mutation can have up to a 44% risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer during their lifetimes.
Factors that may increase your risk of Ovarian cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Ovarian cancer:
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either the colon or the rectum. Most Colorectal cancer does not run in the family, but approximately 5% of colorectal cancer is hereditary. Hereditary cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene that can be passed from generation to generation. Women who have an abnormal mutation can have up to an 80% risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer during their lifetimes. Therefore, it is important for practitioners to talk to patients about family history of colorectal cancer and discuss undergoing regular screenings to catch any potential issues early.
Factors that may increase your risk of Colon cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Colon cancer:
Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer
Approximately 1 in 76 people will develop pancreatic cancer in their lifetime. Most pancreatic cancer develops by chance and does not run in families. However, some pancreatic cancers are hereditary. Hereditary cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene that can be passed on from generation to generation and cause up to 10% of pancreatic cancers. Women who have an abnormal mutation can have up to a 70% risk of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during their lifetimes. Therefore, if you have a family history of pancreatic cancer or any other hereditary cancer, it is important to talk to your doctor and consider genetic testing to assess your risk.
Factors that may increase your risk of pancreatic cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Pancreatic cancer:
Endometrial Cancer
Factors that may increase your risk of Endometrial cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Endometrial cancer:
Gastric Cancer
Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the stomach. While most cases of stomach cancer are not hereditary, some gene abnormalities can increase the risk of developing one or more types of gastric cancers.
Factors that may increase your risk of Gastric cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Gastric cancer:
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the skin. It is divided into two main categories: non-melanoma and melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancers, which include basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are the most common types of skin cancer and are generally less dangerous than melanoma. However, melanoma is a much more aggressive form of skin cancer that can spread rapidly to other parts of the body if not detected and treated early. It is important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays by wearing protective clothing, using sunscreen, and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours.
Factors that may increase your risk of Skin cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Skin cancer:
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in men, after skin cancer. It is estimated that 1 in every 8 men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime. While most cases of prostate cancer occur by chance and do not have a hereditary component, a small percentage of prostate cancers are caused by inherited genetic mutations. Men who have a family history of prostate cancer or who carry certain genetic mutations, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2, are at an increased risk of developing the disease. In its early stages, prostate cancer may not cause any noticeable symptoms, which is why regular screenings are important for early detection. Men over the age of 50, African American men, and men with a family history of prostate cancer are at a higher risk of developing the disease and should talk to their healthcare provider about screening options.
Factors that may increase your risk of Prostate cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Prostate cancer:
If you're at a higher risk for cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. These may include more frequent cancer screenings, lifestyle changes to minimize risk factors, chemoprevention medication, and risk-reducing surgeries. Our cancer screening panel covers eight types of cancer.
Hereditary Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common female cancer, affecting approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States. Approximately 5-10% of breast cancers are hereditary. Hereditary cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene that can be passed on from generation to generation. Women who have an abnormal mutation can have up to an 87% risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes.
Factors that may increase your risk of Breast cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Breast cancer:
Hereditary Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer in women, but it ranks fifth as the cause of cancer death in women. While most ovarian cancer does not run in the family, approximately 10-15% of ovarian cancer is hereditary. Hereditary cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene that can be passed on from generation to generation. Women who have an abnormal mutation can have up to a 44% risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer during their lifetimes.
Factors that may increase your risk of Ovarian cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Ovarian cancer:
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either the colon or the rectum. Most Colorectal cancer does not run in the family, but approximately 5% of colorectal cancer is hereditary. Hereditary cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene that can be passed from generation to generation. Women who have an abnormal mutation can have up to an 80% risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer during their lifetimes. Therefore, it is important for practitioners to talk to patients about family history of colorectal cancer and discuss undergoing regular screenings to catch any potential issues early.
Factors that may increase your risk of Colon cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Colon cancer:
Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer
Approximately 1 in 76 people will develop pancreatic cancer in their lifetime. Most pancreatic cancer develops by chance and does not run in families. However, some pancreatic cancers are hereditary. Hereditary cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene that can be passed on from generation to generation and cause up to 10% of pancreatic cancers. Women who have an abnormal mutation can have up to a 70% risk of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during their lifetimes. Therefore, if you have a family history of pancreatic cancer or any other hereditary cancer, it is important to talk to your doctor and consider genetic testing to assess your risk.
Factors that may increase your risk of Pancreatic cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Pancreatic cancer:
Endometrial Cancer
Factors that may increase your risk of Endometrial cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Endometrial cancer:
Gastric Cancer
Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the stomach. While most cases of stomach cancer are not hereditary, some gene abnormalities can increase the risk of developing one or more types of gastric cancers.
Factors that may increase your risk of Gastric cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Gastric cancer:
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the skin. It is divided into two main categories: non-melanoma and melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancers, which include basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are the most common types of skin cancer and are generally less dangerous than melanoma. However, melanoma is a much more aggressive form of skin cancer that can spread rapidly to other parts of the body if not detected and treated early. It is important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays by wearing protective clothing, using sunscreen, and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours.
Factors that may increase your risk of Skin cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Skin cancer:
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in men, after skin cancer. It is estimated that 1 in every 8 men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime. While most cases of prostate cancer occur by chance and do not have a hereditary component, a small percentage of prostate cancers are caused by inherited genetic mutations. Men who have a family history of prostate cancer or who carry certain genetic mutations, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2, are at an increased risk of developing the disease. In its early stages, prostate cancer may not cause any noticeable symptoms, which is why regular screenings are important for early detection. Men over the age of 50, African American men, and men with a family history of prostate cancer are at a higher risk of developing the disease and should talk to their healthcare provider about screening options.
Factors that may increase your risk of Prostate cancer include:
How to reduce the risk of Prostate cancer:
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