Why and when do you do it?

What about genetic testing?

In some cases, your doctor may recommend genetic testing to screen for cancer. Guidance is generally given when there is a family or personal history of breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer, to look for possible genetic changes that increase the risk of developing the disease.

In the case of breast and ovarian tumors that have a strong influence on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, genetic testing is already performed in the ANS procedure room and must be performed on the patient and her family if the result is positive.

These tests are important because once a genetic change occurs, medical monitoring allows you to change modifiable risk factors (such as sedentary lifestyle and poor diet) to reduce the risk of developing the disease, as well as guide the professional when establishing a genetic test. Regular personal screening tests.

Sources: Annelisa Coutinhoan oncologist in the AMO Clinic Network; Cynthia Lemosoncologist at Nove de Julho Hospital (SP); Gustavo FernandezDirector of Dasa Oncology; Luiz Henrique Araujooncologist at Hospital Sao Lucas de Copacabana (RJ); Risieri Gomezcardiologist, specialist in preventive medicine, from Manaus (AM); and Vladimir Limaoncologist and consultant for personalized medicine at Hermès Pardini Laboratory (from the Florey Group).