DNA Banking for Cancer

Cancer is, unfortunately, common. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than one million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. Genetic testing can play a role in saving both lives and health care dollars (Kaz & Brentnall, 2006). Appropriate cancer screening and other preventative measures improve the lives of patients and their families.

Science is advancing, and our understanding and ability to offer genetic testing for many disorders including hereditary cancer is improving. We strongly recommend that all individuals bank their DNA. It is especially important to consider DNA banking if:

You or a family member developed cancer at a younger age than expected for that cancer type
Multiple people in your family have the same or related cancers
You or a family member had more than one type of cancer in their lifetime
You or a family member had genetic testing and the cause of your cancer was not found
Your healthcare provider suspects a familial/hereditary component to a cancer in you or a family member
You choose not to pursue genetic testing at the time it is recommended by your healthcare provider

More info and how to bank your DNA

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References:
Kaz AM et. al. 2016, Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 12: 670-9 PubMed ID:17130877