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BRCA1 & BRCA2 Plus looks at 9 genes which cause an increased
risk of breast cancer.
The following genes are tested:
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Unfortunately, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime; with 80% being diagnosed after the age of 50. 1 in 868 men will also be diagnosed with breast cancer. Most breast cancer occurs by chance, however approximately 5-10% is hereditary and in some families, ovarian cancer can be genetically related to breast cancer. In families where breast cancer is hereditary it may be possible to find the genetic change (mutation) which is responsible for the cancer. This allows for appropriate cancer screening and risk-reducing options.
Individuals with hereditary breast cancer generally show one or more of the following clues:
How can genetic testing help?
Genetic testing can help determine the risk of cancer within a family and guide appropriate cancer screening. Depending on the specific genetic risk, different screening tests can be arranged, and risk-reducing strategies can be considered.
No, if you wish you can choose to be tested for some or all the 9 genes in the panel. The number of genes tested will not affect the testing time or pricing.
There are three possible results:
If you have a mutation this will explain why you have developed breast cancer and means that you have an increased risk of breast cancer and possibly other cancers. Your exact risk(s) will depend on which gene mutation has been found. Extra screening and/or risk-reducing strategies will be discussed. It will also be possible to offer predictive testing to other people in your family to see if they also have the mutation.
The cost for BRCA1 & BRCA2 Plus is £1400 which includes pre and post-test genetic counselling.
Book an initial 1 hour consultation for only £150 and find out if you are at risk
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