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Genetic testing is done with aim to find out if you have certain abnormal genes that predispose you to certain type of cancers. “Hereditary” means related to genes that can be passed down from parent to child.
If you have history of cancer or cancer in family members, then should inform to doctor or nurse. This information might prompt your doctor to do genetic counseling or testing. Identification of genetic mutation or inherited predisposition to developing cancer can help you and your physician to make informed decision for cancer screening, preventive strategies and counseling of other family members. These interventions can be lifesaving.
The answer to this question is not the same for everyone. Doctors might recommend BRCA1/2 testing or Lynch syndrome testing (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2) depending on your personal history, family history and details of your ancestry.
Before you get tested, first understand benefit and risk of genetic testing. You should have information about:
If you test positive, do not panic. Ask your doctor and your genetic counselor what your results mean for you. If result suggest that you carry a variant that might increase your risk of cancer then it will be difficult to handle. But there are other options and ways to lower the chances cancer or to catch it early.
If you test positive then inform your family about the results. It affects their health as well as yours
There are different strategies which your doctor will suggest you to lower the chance to get cancer or to detect it early.
Screening for endometrial (uterine) cancer or Ovarian cancer.
Have your Uterus, breasts and ovaries removed according to physician recommendation for your hereditary condition.
Take medicines that help to decrease your chance of getting cancer.