Hereditary Cancers

There are various approaches someone with a BRCA mutation can take to reduce their risk, including increased surveillance and screenings,

Genetic testing can help you and your doctor better understand your health risks so that together you can determine a

The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics cautions regarding the use of direct-to-consumer (DTC) testing such as the

Genetic testing can identify patients who have genetic mutations that may significantly increase a person’s risk of developing a disease,

Medical geneticists are doctors who specialize in genetics. In addition to providing education and personalized support, they may also help

Genetic counselors are clinical professionals with advanced training in medical genetics and counseling. They provide education and personalized support for

Meeting with a genetic counselor is a good first step if you are concerned about your risk for hereditary cancer.

Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are about 10 times more common in the Jewish population than the general

About 5-10% of cancers are hereditary. About 70% of cancers are sporadic, or due to an acquired mutation. The remaining