Genetic examination for a predisposition to cancer

Hereditary cancer risks can be determined by specific genes. At EMC, you can perform extensive genetic screening for a predisposition to cancer.

Genetic screening can identify the risks of various types of cancer.:

• breast cancer;
• ovaries;
• intestines;
• pancreas, thyroid and prostate glands;
• of the brain;
• blood and others.

Hereditary cancer syndromes are conditions caused by changes in DNA that significantly increase the risk of developing cancer during life. Often, such genetic changes are passed down from generation to generation, and families have a traceable history of early forms of cancer. At the EMC consultation, the geneticist will conduct a detailed questionnaire of the patient before performing the study, examine his medical history, current complaints, and select a wide panel for oncological syndromes or highly specialized genetic tests to detect certain mutations.

What does a genetic examination reveal?

Genetic testing makes it possible to identify mutations in genes that significantly increase the risk of developing cancer during life. A genetic study will allow to identify the risks of a specific cancer, and, if necessary, to carry out additional instrumental diagnostics as soon as possible.

Based on the results of the genetic examination, patients can get advice from leading oncologists at the Institute of Oncology of the European Medical Center, who will help develop a preventive examination plan for early diagnosis of cancer if a high risk of its development is identified.

The examination is prescribed after analyzing the patient's family history and personal history.