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“Individuals with family histories of cancer may not realize that patterns of certain cancer types within a family can create a pattern observable by genetics specialists that can help guide both preventative, and active treatment decisions.
Seeking genetic counseling does not start with the desire to pursue testing, but rather the decision to have a professional evaluate your genetic risk factors and provide options and resources if testing is recommended or desired.”
Read MoreOf those diagnosed with colorectal cancer, around 70-80% of cases have no specific cause or family history and are considered sporadic. Therefore, it is critical for everyone to begin colonoscopy screenings at age 50, to catch cancer before it can start… Hereditary cancer syndromes can increase a personal risk to almost 100% in some cases, so identifying individuals that may have hereditary syndromes is critical so that cancer occurrences can be prevented with additional screenings, surgeries, or treatments.
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