The importance of the right test at the right time
BRCA-associated breast, ovarian, and pancreatic syndrome is the most common cause of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Women and men who carry variants in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are at a higher risk for developing certain types of cancer. These include cancers of the breast, ovary, prostate, and pancreas. There may also be an increased risk for melanoma. Having a variant does not mean your patient has cancer, only that they are at a higher risk for developing cancer.
Lynch syndrome is the most common cause of hereditary colon and uterine cancer
A variant in any of several genes can cause Lynch syndrome. People with a variant in 1 of these genes have a higher risk for some types of cancer, including cancers of the colon, uterus, ovary, and stomach. Although the risk for cancer is increased, not everyone with Lynch syndrome will develop cancer. Knowing if your patients have a variant allows you to take steps to help them reduce the risk of developing cancer.
When you need to know more, you’ll find more at QuestHereditaryCancer.com
Quest Advanced Oncology’s hereditary cancer solutions website includes our complete portfolio of tests and panels, as well as additional professional resources to help address a variety of patient questions and concerns:
- Understanding results
- Financial support for patients
- Frequently asked questions
- Guides and documents
- General forms
