Cancer & Genetic Testing – When Can It Be Helpful?- Dr Uday Ravi

 Understand Your Risk. Make Informed Care Decisions- Dr Uday Ravi


Are you wondering if genetic testing can help you understand your cancer risk?
Are you concerned about a strong family history of cancer?

Genetic testing looks for inherited changes in DNA that may increase a person's risk of developing certain cancers. However, not everyone needs genetic testing. A doctor or genetic counselor can assess your personal and family history to determine whether testing may be appropriate.

What Is Genetic Testing?
Genetic testing for inherited cancer risk usually examines a blood or saliva sample to look for specific genetic changes associated with increased cancer risk.

It is different from tumor genetic testing, which looks for genetic changes in cancer cells and may sometimes help guide treatment decisions.

When Can Genetic Testing Be Helpful?
Genetic counseling or testing may be considered when there are patterns in your personal or family history such as:

✓ Cancer diagnosed at a younger age
✓ Several family members with related cancers
✓ A family member with a known inherited cancer-related genetic change
✓ More than one type of cancer in the same person
✓ Certain cancers occurring in both paired organs, such as both breasts or kidneys
✓ Certain cancers that may be associated with hereditary cancer syndromes

Why Is Family History Important?
Your family history can provide important information about your potential cancer risk. Sharing information about which relatives had cancer, what type of cancer they had and their age at diagnosis can help your healthcare professional assess whether genetic counseling or testing may be appropriate.

What Is Genetic Counseling?
Genetic counseling helps you understand:
✓ Your personal and family cancer history
✓ Whether genetic testing may be appropriate
✓ Potential benefits and limitations of testing
✓ What different test results could mean
✓ Possible implications for family members

Genetic counseling before testing can help determine whether testing is suitable and which type of test may be appropriate. Counseling after testing can help explain the results and possible next steps.

Does a Genetic Mutation Mean You Will Get Cancer?
No. Finding an inherited cancer-related genetic change can indicate an increased risk, but it does not necessarily mean that a person will develop cancer. Your healthcare professional can explain what a particular result means for your individual situation.

What Should You Do If Cancer Runs in Your Family?
If several relatives have had cancer or you are concerned about your family history:

✓ Collect information about cancers in your blood relatives
✓ Note the type of cancer and age at diagnosis when possible
✓ Share this information with your doctor
✓ Ask whether genetic counseling may be appropriate
✓ Discuss screening or other risk-management options based on your individual risk

Are you concerned about your cancer risk or family history? Speak with a qualified healthcare professional to understand whether genetic counseling or testing may be appropriate for you.

ONCOVA CANCER CENTER

Dr. Uday Ravi
MBBS, MS
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon & Proctologist
20+ Years of Experience

📍 Indiranagar / Rajajinagar, Bangalore
📞 9900010370
📧 oncovacancercenter@gmail.com

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