Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer Susceptibility Syndromes

by National Cancer Institute

This resource provides an overview of genetic testing, including genetic tests that are available for cancer risk assessment and who should consider testing. The role of genetic counseling is discussed, along with how genetic testing is conducted. What the results of genetic testing mean is described. Whether at-home or direct-to-consumer genetic tests can be used to test for cancer risk is included. Both the benefits and harms of genetic testing are included. Lastly, this resource describes how genetic tests are regulated and what research is being done to improve genetic testing for cancer.