A hospital in New Delhi has announced that it will be offering a hereditary cancer genetic testing service in order to allow fior early detection of the condition.
About Genetic Testing
Genetic testing helps to confirm a genetic condition in an individual and involves q complex laboratory techniques
Genetic testing helps to confirm a genetic condition in an individual and involves q complex laboratory techniques
"The experts will inquire about the history of cancer in the family members, identify the presence of other risk factors and provide an estimate of risk of an individual to develop cancer," said I.C. Verma , director, department of genetics, Ganga Ram Hospital.
Verma says risk management and preventive cancer counselling can help families to cope with increased risk for different cancers.
Epigenetics
In the recent years ‘epigenetics’ represents inheritable changes in gene expression that do not include DNA alterations.
In the recent years ‘epigenetics’ represents inheritable changes in gene expression that do not include DNA alterations.
The cost varies for genetic testing of different cancers.
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The importance of genetic testing was highlighted by Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, who tested positive for a mutation in the breast cancer gene, and opted for breast removal to prevent development of breast cancer in future.
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