deCODEme Cancer Scan
What all cancers have in common is that they begin in the genetic material of cells, in your DNA.
Knowing your genetic risk for common types of cancers puts you a step ahead when planning preventive action. Inherited risk is an important factor when it comes to cancer while keeping in mind the effects of lifestyle and environmental factors. Early intervention remains the most effective way to fight cancer.
Discover your genetic risk for 7 common cancers including Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer.
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Prevention and early detection are the keys to reducing risk.
The deCODEme Cancer Scan analyzes your genetic variants and outlines your risk for 7 of the most common cancers, including breast cancer for women and prostate cancer for men.
Our Cancer Scan includes genetic risk assessment for:
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
Presently, most genetic studies of disease risk in the scientific literature are based on populations of European ancestry. There are also a growing number of results for populations of Asian and African ancestry. These facts are reflected in our products. Please contact our customer support or try our demo account for further information.
Genetics and cancer
The rapid scientific progress now being made is a direct result of our understanding of the genetic basis of cancer. While the deCODEme Cancer Scan cannot tell you whether you are going to develop cancer, it can alert you to your possible genetic risk and lead to early detection.
Symptoms of cancer
There are no general symptoms that cover all types of cancer. Some are asymptomatic, others may be characterized by fatigue, local irritation, pain or fever. However, none of these symptoms inevitably indicates cancer. The deCODEme Cancer Scan can give you important information about your genetic tendency for developing cancer long before any symptoms occur.
Knowing your genetic risk and prevention
Most individuals have some history of cancer in their family. Knowing your genetic risk for cancers is one more piece of the puzzle in understanding your overall cancer risk. Combine that with a preventive focus and health-promoting lifestyle choices and you are on a path to better health.
This content was last reviewed on February 18, 2010.
‘you can gain knowledge and try to understand what issues might effect your life and then take some action.’
Doug and Suzy Moore,
deCODEme customers
‘Once in your life, you should have this done.’
Robert Superko M.D.,
Physician’s Viewpoint
