Rather than worry about your risk for breast cancer, you can get a DNA test at Patients Medical ((212) 794-8800) in Manhattan to identify genetic mutations associated with cancer and develop a holistic, risk-reducing treatment plan if needed.
If you have a family history of breast cancer developed before the age of 45, you may have a heightened risk. DNA testing can help determine your risk, so you can take early action if needed.
Patients Medical in Manhattan offers DNA testing to screen for cellular mutations that may suggest a higher risk for breast and other types of cancer.
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✦ DNA Testing For Cancer ✦
DNA testing, also called hereditary cancer testing, analyzes a patient's DNA to identify mutations or changes in their genes that may increase their risk of developing breast or other types of cancer. In this process, a blood, saliva, or tissue sample test is done to check for mutations in the two cancer susceptibility genes, BRCA 1 and BRCA 2.
While this testing can be informative for anyone, there are particular groups for whom it may be more pressing, particularly those with a blood relative or family history of developing cancer before the age of 45 or those who have two or more blood relatives who have a known presence of a BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 mutation.
✦ Patients Medical Has Your Back ✦
With about 287,850 cases of breast cancer in the U.S. in 2022 alone, Patients Medical's genetic testing aims to help patients detect their risk of developing the disease.
While not everyone who has a genetic mutation associated with a heightened risk for cancer will develop the disease, identifying these mutations can help at-risk patients to take early preventative and risk-reducing measures. In addition to breast cancer, Patients Medical's DNA testing can be used to screen for pancreatic, prostate, ovarian, and colorectal cancers.
If, after receiving the results of the DNA test, a mutation is identified, Patients Medical's specialized physicians can work with you to create a personalized, holistic treatment plan to help reduce your risk. Treatment plans may include alterations to your diet as developed by the clinic's nutritionists, supplementation with naturopathic remedies, and more.
✦ About Patients Medical ✦
Since 1974, Patients Medical has been dedicated to providing personalized health care using a functional medicine approach that targets underlying conditions rather than masking symptoms. The practice, located in Manhattan, combines the expertise of its board-certified physicians with varying specializations, including gynecology, internal medicine, nutrition, and general family care, under one roof. Patients Medical offers same-day emergency care appointments which can be scheduled by calling the office.
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