GENETIC COUNSELLING

Certain cancers are associated with gene abnormalities. Both breast cancer and ovarian cancers are associated with BRCA gene. Oncologists will assess the risk factors and recommend genetic testing accordingly. There are also tests available to assess the risk of early breast and bowel cancer recurrence. These tests help the oncologists to decide if chemotherapy is beneficial to patients who have very early stage cancer.

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