High-Risk Cancer Genetic Services
Cancer is a common disease; however, some people are at a greater risk of developing cancer. Inherited gene changes are responsible for 5 to 10% of all cancers.
Should you consider cancer genetic testing?
If your personal or family history includes the following, you should consider getting cancer genetic testing completed.
- Cancer before age 50
- Two or more different cancers in the same person
- Two or more family members who have had the same type of cancer
- Same type of cancer in several generations
- Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry (Eastern or Central European) with breast or ovarian cancer
- Polyposis (multiple polyps in the colon or intestines)
- Concern about developing cancer because of family history
Schedule Appointment
Patients are recommended to check with their insurance to see if a provider referral is required.
Schedule Appointment | 563-927-7301 | RMC Specialty Clinic
Questions | 319-398-6732 | Hall-Perrine Cancer Center – Cedar Rapids