National Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month
This month, MyGeneticsTree acknowledges individuals and family members with a history of Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer
National Colorectal and Kidney Cancer Awareness Month
This month, MyGeneticsTree acknowledges individuals and family members with a history of Colorectal and Kidney Cancer
National Brain Cancer Awareness Month
This month, MyGeneticsTree acknowledges individuals and family members with a history of Brain Cancer
National Sarcoma Awareness Month
This month, MyGeneticsTree acknowledges individuals and family members with a history of Sarcoma Awareness
National Leukemia/Lymphoma, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
This month, MyGeneticsTree acknowledges individuals and family members with a history of Leukemia/Lymphoma, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This month, MyGeneticsTree acknowledges individuals and family members with a history of Breast Cancer
National Pancreatic and Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
This month, MyGeneticsTree acknowledges individuals and family members with a history of Pancreatic and Stomach Cancer

PATIENTS

History is on your side
MyGeneticsTree
MyGeneticsTree is a secure questionnaire that you can take in as little as 15 minutes to learn if you are eligible for hereditary cancer genetic testing. It asks you questions about your personal and family medical history, and uses this information to determine if you are a candidate for genetic testing.
Hereditary Cancers
Most cancer is sporadic, however, about 5-10% is hereditary. Hereditary cancer is the result of an alteration in a gene that is passed on from one generation to the next, and can increase your risk to develop cancer. Genetic testing can find alterations in genes associated with hereditary cancer.1
28percent of women may qualify for hereditary cancer genetic testing using MyGeneticsTree.2
While the majority of cancer is sporadic and occurs by chance, approximately 5-10% is hereditary.
Using MyGeneticsTree
If your MyGeneticsTree result shows that you meet criteria for testing, your healthcare provider may consider ordering a genetic test to assess for alterations in your genes. A genetic test can be done with a blood or saliva sample. If you test positive, the risk for you to develop cancer may be increased. Once your test results are available, you and your healthcare provider can discuss the best medical management plan for you.
Personal or Family History Relevant for MyGeneticsTree
  • Cancer at a young age (under 50)
  • More than one type of cancer in the same individual
  • Multiple colon polyps
  • A known alteration in a gene in the family
  • Multiple relatives diagnosed with cancer on the same side of the family
  • Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry and breast, ovarian, prostate, or pancreatic cancer
To Complete MyGeneticsTree you will need:
  • A computer, tablet or mobile phone
  • 15 or more minutes
  • Knowledge about family members’ cancer history. Gather details such as the type of cancer, and age when they were diagnosed. MyGeneticsTree will ask about your immediate family as well as more distant relatives like great-grandparents, first cousins, nieces, nephews etc.
After completing MyGeneticsTree:
  • You will be immediately notified as to whether or not you meet criteria for hereditary cancer testing
  • If your healthcare provider asked you to complete MyGeneticsTree, they will also receive a copy of your results
  • If you found MyGeneticsTree on your own, you will be able to download your own copy to share with a genetic counselor or your healthcare provider
1 National Cancer Institute. Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes – What is genetic testing?
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/genetic-testing-fact-sheet
2 Data on file.