Hereditary Cancer

Your Genetic Roadmap

Genetic testing for hereditary cancer offers invaluable insights into your risk for many adult-onset cancers. Many cancers are associated with specific, inheritable gene mutations that can be detected long before a clinical diagnosis is ever made.

It is important to understand that these gene mutations indicate a risk—they do not determine with 100% certainty that you will develop cancer. However, by identifying these markers early, you and your healthcare provider can make informed, proactive decisions that may significantly lower your overall risk.

Our genetic panels screen for mutations associated with: 

  • Breast cancer 
  • Ovarian cancer 
  • Uterine cancer 
  • Prostate cancer 
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers 

 

Understanding CGx Test Results 

Our detailed Carcinogenetic (CGx) test analyzes critical genes and tumor markers to assess your risk for developing or redeveloping cancer: 

BRCA1 BRCA2 ATM CDH1 
MLH1 MSH2 MSH6 PTEN 

Clinical Note: If a gene mutation or tumor marker appears in a close relative, your statistical risk of a similar diagnosis can be up to 8 times higher than the general population. 

 

What to Expect from the Process 

At One Health Specialty Labs, we specialize in high-complexity molecular testing, but we make the experience simple for the patient. 

  • Provider Order: Your healthcare provider orders the specific testing kit. 
  • Easy Collection: You can collect the specimen in the comfort and privacy of your own home and submit it to one of our designated centers. 
  • Prioritized Results: We know time is of the essence. Results are typically dispatched to your provider within 1–2 weeks of receiving your sample. 
  • Actionable Insights: Your provider will use these findings to help guide a personalized treatment or long-term wellness plan. 

Emotional Support & Transparency 

We recognize that genetic results can have a deep emotional impact on you and your family. In the interest of total transparency and support, One Health Specialty Labs offers expert genetic counseling sessions both before and after your testing to ensure you never have to navigate this data alone.