Empower Your Health: Genetic Screening for Cancer Prevention
Genetic Screening
Genetic screening offers a powerful opportunity for early detection and prevention of cancer. By identifying harmful changes in genes linked to common cancers, including those of the digestive tract (bowel, stomach, pancreas), kidneys, bladder, breast, ovary and prostate, this screening empowers individuals to take proactive steps toward better health.
All results are accompanied by personalised recommendations to reduce cancer risk. These may include preventative measures like colonoscopy screenings for bowel cancer or MRI screenings. Additionally, insights into how lifestyle factors influence risk are provided, offering a comprehensive approach to prevention and early intervention.
Specialist Oncology Genetic Screening:
Your Journey at Evergreen Richmond Medical
The process begins with a consultation with a GP to discuss your personal and family medical history, evaluate your risk factors and determine if genetic screening is right for you.
During this appointment, the GP will explain the purpose of the test, outline what the process involves and answer any questions you may have. This step ensures you are fully informed and prepared before proceeding with the screening.
Once the screening is agreed upon, a simple blood sample is collected for analysis. The sample is processed at a specialised laboratory, where it is tested for harmful changes in key genes linked to common cancers. The analysis is conducted with the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality. Turn Around Time 6 weeks.
When the results are ready, a follow-up GP consultation (30-minutes) is arranged to discuss the findings in detail. Our GP will explain the results, including any identified genetic changes and their implications for your health.
Based on the findings, a personalised action plan will be developed, which may include preventative measures such as enhanced screenings, lifestyle recommendations, and, if necessary, referrals to specialists.
Our Panels
Please note that the cost of our genetic screening panels does not include fees for the initial and follow-up GP consultations, nor the phlebotomy service for blood sample collection. These services are charged separately.
What is it?
Screens and detects genetic variants in 8 genes which may increase risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
When to order?
Patient has been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, where there is a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, or where there is Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
What is it?
Comprehensively screens and detects genetic variants in 29 genes which may increase risk of common cancers eg. breast, bowel, prostate and ovarian cancer.
When to order?
To be requested where the patient has been diagnosed with cancer, where there is a family history of common cancer types, where no previous variants were detected on a smaller gene panel, or where there is family history of a variant within one of the included genes.
What is it?
Screens and detects genetic variants in 11 genes which may increase risk of bowel cancer/Lynch Syndrome.
When to order?
To be requested where the patient has been diagnosed with bowel cancer/Lynch-related cancer or where there is a family history of bowel cancer or Lynch Syndrome.
What is it?
Screens and detects genetic variants in 14 genes which may increase risk of prostate cancer.
When to order?
To be requested where the patient has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, where there is a family history of prostate cancer, or where there is Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
What is it?
Comprehensively screens and detects genetic variants in 94 genes which may increase risk of both common and rare cancers.
When to order?
To be requested where the patient has been diagnosed with cancer, where there is a family history of common/rare cancer types, where no previous variants were detected on a smaller gene panel, or where there is family history of a variant within one of the included genes.
