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Genetic Testing
Hereditary cancer syndrome testing
Nearly 10 percent of cancers are attributed to hereditary cancer syndrome, a genetic condition that can increase your risk of certain types of cancer. As part of our Adventist Health Early All Around Detection (AHEAD) program, we offer testing for this condition, so you and your doctor can understand your risk and develop the best plan to monitor your health and even reduce your chances of developing cancer.
Answers for common questions
Learn more about this valuable test for determining your risk of cancer.
Are you a candidate for genetic testing?
You should consider genetic testing if you have a personal or family history of cancer and/or meet any of the criteria below:
- You’ve had cancer that was diagnosed at a young age (under 50)
- You have had several different types of cancer that have occurred independently
- You have several close blood relatives who have or have had the same type of cancer
- Your family history includes unusual cases for a specific cancer type (for example, breast cancer in a man or ovarian cancer at any age)
- You are a member of a racial/ethnic group that is known to have an increased risk of having hereditary cancer syndrome
What cancers does genetic testing include?
Genetic testing is available for several types of cancer that are part of inherited cancer syndrome including:
- Breast
- Colorectal
- Endocrine
- Endometrial/Uterine
- Gastric
- Lung
- Ovarian
- Pancreatic
- Prostate
- Renal
- Skin
How is genetic testing done?
We will collect a saliva sample from you in our office and send the sample to our laboratory that specializes in genetic testing. It usually takes a few weeks to get the test results. Our genetic specialist will discuss the results with you, explain what this means for you and your family, and help determine how it will impact your personalized health management.
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Meet Krysta Wolken
Krysta Wolken, FNP-C, brings 19 years of healthcare experience and now provides women’s wellness visits, preventative care, and treatment for menopause, pelvic issues, incontinence, and cancer risk at Sierra OB/GYN. A sixth-generation Tuolumne County resident and U.S. Navy veteran, she previously served in the Emergency Department at Adventist Health Sonora and is dedicated to supporting women’s health in her community.