Genetic testing for cancer: What is it?

Genetic cancer tests are genetic analyses that allow the risk of suffering from this disease to be detected in the patient. They serve to identify inherited changes in the chromosomes that may pose a risk of suffering from cancer in the future, thus being able to evaluate them and carry out a regular follow-up of the patient so that, if it develops, the corresponding treatment can be carried out as soon as possible.

However, although the chances of suffering from cancer are greater when a genetic mutation is inherited, there are people who, despite having the inherited changes in the chromosomes, do not end up suffering from the disease.

This test is recommended for people whose family has had several cases or when it is known that one of the family members has a genetic mutation that predisposes to cancer.

First, the relative who suffers from the disease is analyzed to find the mutation that he or she has, and then the genetic test is carried out on the healthy relative to detect if he or she is also a carrier of the same mutation.

These genetic tests are performed using a small sample of fluid or body tissue from the patient, usually from blood or saliva. The samples are analyzed in professional laboratories, where the patient’s chromosomes and possible hereditary genetic alterations or changes are thoroughly studied.

Within a period of a few weeks, you can perform genetic tests for different types of cancer: colorectal, stomach, breast, ovarian, prostate, lung, bladder, gastric, renal…

At LabGenetics we have a team of professionals specialized in this type of genetic testing. Likewise, we have the most advanced equipment and machines. You can contact us to request additional information or to find out the price of genetic cancer tests.