Thinking about cancer or dealing with cancer risk can be scary or overwhelming, but we believe that receiving information and resources is comforting, empowering, and lifesaving.
The benefits of genetic testing depend on a person's situation. Genetic testing is not appropriate for everyone. Genetic testing:
The best way to decide if your cancer or the cancer in your family is caused by an inherited mutation is to consult with a genetics expert.
Visit these pages to learn more about genetic testing for the following people with a personal or family history of cancer:
For more resources, visit our "Should I Get Genetic Testing?" or sign up for our Peer Navigation Program to get one-to-one support as you make your decsions around genetic testing.
Updated 01/12/2018