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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Hereditary cancer
  1. Why might someone have a genetic consultation?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a genetic condition, birth defect, chromosomal disorder, or hereditary cancer. Two or more pregnancy losses (miscarriages), a stillbirth, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/reasons - Genetics
  2. What are the uses of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a genetic basis, such as certain types of cancer. Presymptomatic testing can determine whether a person will develop a genetic disorder, such as hereditary hemochromatosis (an iron overload disorder), before any signs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/uses - Genetics
  3. Where can I read more about the diseases and traits covered in my direct-to-consumer genetic testing report?: ... 
    ... BRCA1 - or BRCA2 -related breast cancer and ovarian cancer Familial adenomatous ... amyloidosis Hereditary thrombophilia: prothrombin thrombophilia and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcghrpages - Genetics
  4. What are the different ways a genetic condition can be inherited?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... these disorders to their daughters or sons. Leber hereditary ... and certain types of cancer. For more information, please see What are complex ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../inheritance/inheritancepatterns - Genetics