1 minute read
WHO SHOULD LOOK FOR GENETIC TESTING?
Genes are acquired from the parents. That is why a person should seek genetic testing if the family has a history of genetic disorders, cancers of certain types, or cancerous patterns. Monitoring your family’s health history is thus important and necessary. If you notice any of these patterns you should opt for genetic testing.
• First-degree relatives with cancer. For example, mother, father, siblings, and offspring.
Advertisement
• More than one relative from one side of the family with a certain type of cancer pattern.
• Family members with cancers are known to be linked to a single type of genetic mutation. For example, breast cancer and pancreas cancer are known to occur due to the mutation of the BRCA gene. In such a case, you may look for breast cancer BRCA testing in Dubai to be sure.
• Rare cancer in your family.
• A known history or positive genetic mutation results of one of your family members.