GENETIC TESTING
GENETIC TESTING IN EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND PROPHYLAXIS OF FEMALE GENITAL CANCER
Cancer is not usually inherited, but some types – in case of women, mainly breast, ovarian, large intestine, uterine cancer – can be strongly influenced by genes and can run in families. The purpose of genetic testing is to analyse patient’s genetic material (DNA) in order to confirm or exclude the presence of cancer-predisposing mutation. To carry out the analysis, it is necessary to achieve a blood or saliva sample from the patient. The sample is then sent to a laboratory where it undergoes a highly specialised analysis of changes in the chromosomes. Even if a cancer-predisposing mutation is found, it doesn’t mean that cancer will develop. However, if the illness develops, it can be early detected via frequent screening procedures and the chances of full recovery are much higher.In Top Medical Clinic, we offer genetic testing of the following organs:
- ovaries
- fallopian tubes
- peritoneum
- breast
- digestive tract
We also offer measuring of the most of blood markers:
- CA-125, CA 19-9: antigens marked in ovarian cancer
- CA-15-3: antigen marked in breast cancer
- CEA: the high level of this antigen is very often discovered in patients suffering from colorectal cancer, so it is used as one of elements of illness monitoring. CEA is also a universal marker for metastases (regardless of the organ)
- Beta HCG: marked in ovarian cancer and in molar pregnancy
- other