CANCER TEST

CANCER

Normally, human cells grow and divide to form new cells as they are body’s basic building blocks. The new cells will replace the old, damaged or dead cells. The development of cancer is uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells due to a series of permanent changes in the nucleotide sequence (mutation). This changes can be inherited from parents or induced by environment and lifestyle. The cancer cells can spread to nearby tissues and other organs through the blood and lymphatic systems. As a result, those organs lose their normal functions and eventually lead to patient’s death.

HEREDITARY CANCER

Approximately 5% – 10% of all cancers are hereditary that is passing the mutated genes from parents to offsprings. The risk of developing a cancer increases significantly when there is a medical history among family members. In early stages, most cancers usually have no symptoms.

TUMOR SYNDROMES TEST

Tumor Syndromes Test is a multi-gene test that detects mutations in genes which have an association with an increased risk of developing hereditary cancers. This panel covers ≥120 genes that allowing the identification of mutations related with colorectal cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, pheochromocytomas, paragangliomas, other selected familial tumors.

By performing a comprehensive cancer-related genes analysis, a more accurate result can be provided with lower cost and shorter time compared with single syndrome testing.