Episode Description
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.
This episode looks at inherited cancer risk, including which family history patterns point toward genetic testing and what to expect from the process.
You'll learn:
- Roughly how many cancer diagnoses come from an inherited gene mutation
- The family history patterns that suggest genetic testing is worth considering
- What a genetic test actually looks for, and how long results take
- Why speaking with a genetic counselor first matters before ordering a test
- How two of the most common hereditary cancer syndromes affect risk
- How screening age changes for someone with a known inherited risk
- How genetic testing decisions vary by cancer type
- What health insurance in Malaysia typically covers for genetic testing
Understanding your family history is the first step toward knowing whether genetic testing could offer real answers for you and your family.
Blog Link: Hereditary Cancer Risk: When Should You Get Genetic Testing?
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Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE
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