Genetic test - A to Z
This page contains links to content about genetic tests and cancer.
Tests for a specific gene or genes (such as the BRCA genes) have been available for some time, and doctors generally offer them to families with a very strong history of cancer.
Increasingly, ‘whole genome’ tests are becoming commercially available. However, our knowledge of cancer genetics is not yet comprehensive enough for doctors and the general public to use these to reliably predict individual cancer risk.
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Genetic test is a sub-category of Detecting cancer, Tests and DNA test
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Latest Genetic test news from Cancer Research UK
- Press Release: Gene testing young prostate cancer patients could help target treatment
12 October 2011 - News story: New guidelines for direct-to-consumer genetic tests
4 August 2010 - News story: Scientists identify genetic markers for aggressive lung cancer
14 March 2008 - News story: Genetic test developed for gastrointestinal cancers
14 February 2007 - News story: Genetic testing could predict treatment response
24 October 2006 - Press Release: Scientists discover new genetic test to spotlight heightened bowel cancer risk
28 June 2006
- News story: Gene test helps identify precancerous pancreatic cysts
26 July 2011 - News story: Family discussions about cancer impact upon genetic test decisions
20 March 2008 - News story: Insurer gene test access could deter people at risk
8 June 2007 - News story: Gene test could reveal lung cancer survival
5 January 2007 - News story: Genetic test could personalise lung cancer treatment say doctors
10 August 2006 - Press Release: Genetic testing heralds new era for cancer prevention
3 March 2002
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