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Review expert guidelines regarding who should consider genetic testing, how to find a genetics expert and how to move forward with testing.
Review expert guidelines regarding who should consider genetic testing, how to find a genetics expert and how to move forward with testing.
How To Get Testing > Testing Guidelines > Pancreatic > Benefits of Testing
Genetic testing benefits for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
For anyone diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, genetic testing may provide the following information and benefit:
- If you test positive for a or mutation, you may be eligible for treatment with a (e.g., Lynparza).
- If you test positive for an inherited mutation in , , , or , you may be eligible for treatment with an agent.
- Test results may make you eligible for certain clinical trials and research studies.
- The test can help you understand your risk for a new cancer diagnosis and options for managing your risk.
- Your test results can help your relatives understand their risk for cancer and take actions to stay healthy.
Last updated February 02, 2022