DO YOU HAVE RISKY GENES?
People with risky genes have a higher-than-general-population risk of developing certain types of hereditary cancer
At least 1.3 million Canadians carry risky genes but most don't know it yet
ANYONE can carry one or more of the thousands of different inherited mutations that cause risky genes but it is more likely if there is a relevant family cancer history.
Hereditary cancer is more dangerous than spontaneous cancer
Genetic testing
Early screening and cancer risk reduction
Early screening and cancer risk reduction
A simple genetic test will determine if you carry risky genes. This service is available through health systems but certain criteria apply, or there are no-barrier on-line services.
Early screening and cancer risk reduction
Early screening and cancer risk reduction
Early screening and cancer risk reduction
Medical recommendations provide for risky gene carriers to obtain early-age screening, to find cancer when most treatable and for many, access to prevention options.
Specialized hereditary cancer treatments
Early screening and cancer risk reduction
Specialized hereditary cancer treatments
For those unable to avoid a hereditary cancer diagnosis, the knowledge one is a risky gene carrier will inform treatment and may provide access to new, specialized hereditary cancer treatments. Learn more
