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Negative result. A negative test result means that the laboratory did not find any harmful genetic changes in the genes tested with currently available technology. This result is most useful when a specific disease-causing variant is known to be present in a family.
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The Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory (CGR) investigates...
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Identification of Individuals for Cancer Genetics Risk...
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If you test negative for a genetic change linked to cancer, it doesn’t mean that you won’t develop cancer. Genetic tests can’t find all genetic changes linked to cancer. Researchers haven’t discovered all of the genetic links, and current tests only look for certain genetic changes.
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Genetic test results show if you have a BRCA1,BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) or other inherited gene mutation related to breast cancer. For some people with breast cancer, test results help guide treatment. There are 3 possible results: 1. Benign or likely benign variant (the test is negative, meaning the results are normal). The test shows normal findings with n...
No matter the results of a genetic test, you may have an emotional response (learn more). Remember, having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) inherited gene mutation or other inherited gene mutation that increases the risk of breast cancer doesn’t mean you’ll get breast cancer. Some people with an inherited gene mutation never get breast cancer. And people...
People with a BRCA1, BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) or other high-risk inherited gene mutation may have the chance to join clinical trials for new screening, risk reduction and treatment methods for breast cancer or ovarian cancer. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) encourages people with a BRCA1/2gene mutation to consider participating in clinical ...
If you have a BRCA1, BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) or other high-risk inherited gene mutation, it may be helpful to join a support group. There are support groups for people with BRCA1/2 gene mutations who have not had cancer and support groups for people with BRCA1/2-related cancers. Our Support section offers a list of resources to help find local and online s...
Jan 31, 2022 · If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with cancer, you may be hearing a lot of terms like stage, grade, prognosis or minimal residual disease. Even if you’ve heard terms related to cancer diagnosis and treatment before, it’s important to make sure you fully understand what they mean.
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Apr 15, 2021 · How to Tell If Chemotherapy Is Working. Chemotherapy (“chemo”) works by destroying cancer cells in your body. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, chemotherapy treatment may target ...
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A false negative may mistakenly reassure you and let you think you don't have cancer when you do. This may lead you to ignore symptoms that indicate the presence of cancer, causing a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Overdiagnosis is when a test finds cancer that would not necessarily lead to death or decreased quality of life.
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Aug 15, 2022 · Your doctor may biopsy nearby lymph nodes to see if the cancer has spread. They’re positive if they have cancer and negative if they don’t.
