Hereditary Cancer Testing

The test we offer is a DNA based test only. The addition of testing the RNA can sometimes find

The hereditary cancer test we offer is single gene testing, not a polygenic risk score. A polygenic risk score

Genetic test results for hereditary cancer can have one of three main possible results: Positive – a genetic change

There are state and federal laws that protect people from health insurance discrimination based on the genetic test results.

The hereditary cancer test includes testing for 11 main cancers including: breast, colorectal, lung, kidney, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, skin,

Opting for hereditary cancer genetic testing is a personal choice and does not require a partner to be done

To be eligible for the Sarnoff Center’s genetic screening program, participants must reside in Illinois and have 1 grandparent

Some companies now offer direct-to-consumer (DTC) or consumer-directed genetic testing (CD-GT) hereditary cancer panels. This means that you order

If you have a positive genetic test result for a hereditary cancer risk, our genetic counselors will review your