Women seeking a regular screening mammogram have the opportunity to take a genetic cancer risk assessment, called CancerIQ, for many types of cancers.
The genetic cancer risk assessment is designed to evaluate your risk of developing cancer. It helps identify lifestyle choices and screenings to minimize your risk of cancer.
The genetic cancer risk assessment or genetic cancer screening is the next step to take if the onlinebreast cancer risk assessmentindicates you have a higher risk for developing breast cancer. The genetic cancer risk assessment, called CancerIQ, will indicate if you are at high risk for other types of cancer.
The information from the assessment is helpful in making lifestyle changes and to talk to your provider about a specialized cancer screening plan. You can ask for follow-up counseling with one of our genetic specialists, who may discuss genetic testing for cancer with you.
在your mammogram appointment, you may be asked to take the genetic cancer screening. The assessment only takes a few minutes to complete.
The assessment asks you a series of questions on a secure tablet or computer to help determine your risk factors. The brief survey asks about your personal reproductive and medical history. It also specifically asks about your family history of cancer and what family members had or have cancer.
The in-office CancerIQ genetic cancer risk assessment is offered during your breast imaging appointment. If you are not asked to complete the survey, please feel free to ask about taking the genetic cancer risk assessment when you check in.
The genetic cancer risk assessment taken at your appointment time is a free service.