Who Should Consider Genetic Counseling and Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer? : Guidelines Have Expanded — My Gene Counsel

Who Should Consider Genetic Counseling and Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer? : Guidelines Have Expanded — My Gene Counsel

April 5, 2016

Who Should Consider Genetic Counseling and Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer? : Guidelines Have Expanded

BRCA, Genetic Testing, Family History

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome (HBOC) is a well-known hereditary cancer syndrome characterized by early-onset breast cancer as well as ovarian, pancreatic, prostate cancers and/or melanoma.  Genetic counseling and testing can help individuals learn more about their cancer risks, and their options for surveillance and risk reduction. Approximately 10% of all cancer is thought to be hereditary.