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Knowing your genetic risk is the first step toward a tailored prevention and health screening plan for you.
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Genetics is only one part of the cancer risk puzzle. This test does not cover every factor that can contribute to your risk of developing cancer. So, it’s important to follow best practices and guidelines for cancer screening recommendations and regularly consult with your GP.
Your test results will cover what genes were tested, if any variations were found that increased your risk and provide you with important guidance for your next steps.
At no additional cost, connect with your Eugene genetic counsellor to discuss your test results. They can help you understand your results, answer any questions and help you learn more about what your results mean for you.
If you do not carry a variation that increases your risk
Most people find out that they do not carry a gene variation that increases their risk of cancer.
If you carry a variation that increases your risk
Some people find out that they do carry a gene variation that increases their risk of cancer.
Different variations impact us differently
Each of the genes included in this test increase your risk of getting one or more types of cancer. If you are found to carry a variation in one of these genes, the amount your risk increases depends on the specific variation that was found.
What this means is that the steps each person can take to manage their risk will look different and will also be outlined simply in your personal risk report and action plan. Your Eugene counsellor will help you make sense of those steps, whatever they are.
Other pieces of your puzzle
Beyond your genetic risk, it’s also important to include your personal & family history to help you understand your lifetime risk of cancer. We also discuss any screening and prevention measures that you and your doctor can act on.
Prevention strategies
Prevention strategies are aimed at preventing a cancer from ever developing in the first place. These strategies can include —
Screening for early detection
Early detection strategies are aimed at finding a cancer as early on in its development as possible. These strategies can include —
Genetic counsellors guide people through making important decisions around how genetics influences their health. They are not doctors, but are genetic specialists that are trained to identify, explore and explain genetic risk. They can help you be practically and emotionally prepared to make empowered choices that feel right for you.
Emotional considerations
Getting test results back can be confusing and worrying. Our counsellors help you through this with thoughtful guidance and support.
Practical considerations
Knowing your options can be empowering only if you can understand them. We help you decode the medical acronyms and navigate your choices.
Genetics is all about family, so your results can affect your family too. If you do carry a variation that increases your risk, this also means your siblings have a 50/50 chance of having that same variation. One of your parents is also very likely to have the same variation. The ripple effect can include your your extended family (aunts, uncles, grandparents) who may have it as well.
Your Eugene genetic counsellor can guide you to help your loved ones understand your results and how their health could be impacted.
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Genetic counsellors guide people in making important decisions around how genetics influences their health. They are not doctors, but are genetic specialists that are trained to identify, explore and explain genetic risk. They can help you be practically and emotionally prepared to make empowered choices that feel right for you.
At no additional cost, connect with your Eugene genetic counsellor to discuss your test results. They can help you understand your results, answer any questions and help you learn more about what your results mean for you.
No. Genetics is only one part of the cancer risk puzzle. Having a gene variant in one of the genes included on our test will increase your chance of developing cancer, but not everyone who has a gene variation will get cancer in their lifetime.
There are many other factors that contribute to your risk, including environmental factors like exposure to the sun and lifestyle factors like smoking and exercise. If a gene variant is identified on our test, your results will include information about the specific gene variation you carry and how it influences your cancer risk so you can better understand your lifetime chance of developing that specific type cancer.
In some cases this test could impact your ability to get life or income protection insurance.
Not impacted—
Could have an impact —
For more information about how life and other insurance products may be impacted by genetic testing, visit the Financial Services Council or the Center for Genetics Education website.
Your result will help you and your doctor determine any action strategies for prevention and early detection that might be appropriate for you.
You can learn more about that here.
Eugene’s proactive cancer risk test includes a personal clinical report that will have details about your results, that you can share with your doctor. The clinical report is available for you when you receive your results.
You can also speak with a Eugene genetic counsellor at no additional charge. Genetic counsellors can help you understand your results, consider next steps, and discuss how to share information with doctors and family.
From the moment we receive your saliva sample, the turnaround time to get your results are 3 to 6 weeks.
Absolutely! Each test comes with a post test genetic counselling session. Your Eugene genetic counsellors are all trained and have practiced across a number of specialties in addition to carrier screening and together with our consultant geneticists and widespread network of healthcare professionals, we make sure you’re always connected and supported.
As a healthcare company, we comply with the most stringent local and inernational privacy and security regulations. We take incredible care to use technical, process and physical safeguards to secure your personal information and protect it against misuse, loss or alteration.
Finally, Eugene doesn’t share any your data with anyone but you and (with your express permission) your doctor.
Yes. Even if you don’t have a family history you could still have a genetic risk that increases your own risk. Not everyone who carries an increased risk gene variant will develop cancer, so not every family will have a cancer history. So, while gene variations that increase cancer risk are rare, knowing whether or not there’s one in you or your family could be lifesaving.
Your saliva sample is destroyed after 30 days. In unusual cases when testing takes longer than 30 days, the specimen will be retained until the report is delivered.
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