This article explores the importance of genetic testing for hereditary cancer diagnosis.
Sponsored Content by BGI GenomicsMar 26 2024Reviewed by Olivia Frost What is hereditary cancer? Hereditary cancer is caused by germline mutations, typically following an inheritance pattern within a family. In contrast, sporadic cancer is caused by somatic mutations interacting with environmental factors and lacks any observable family inheritance pattern.
BGI Genomics webinar: Advancing Precision Oncology Through Genetic Panels In a recent webinar titled "Advancing Precision Oncology Through Genetic Panels: Comprehensive Evaluation and Patient-Centric Care," experts Dr. Benjamin García-Bloj and Dr. Ahmet Uludağ shared crucial insights shaping the future of precision oncology, highlighting their exceptional performance.
Dr. Ahmet Uludağ Assoc. Dr. Ahmet Uludağ completed his doctoral studies in the Medical Genetics program at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Until 2016, he served as an academician at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2018, he has been employed as a Medical Genetics specialist at Next Genetic Center, assuming the role of chairman of the board of directors at the same institution in 2021.
Dr. Ahmet Uludağ Assoc. Dr. Ahmet Uludağ has been an Medical Genetics specialist at Next Genetic Center since 2018. Genetic testing methods currently available for the diagnosis of hereditary cancer include next-generation sequencing , polymerase chain reaction , and PCR amplification restriction endonuclease for single nucleotide polymorphisms , multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification for deletions and amplifications, and preimplantation genetic testing for embryos.
BGI Genomics' extensive testing capacity allows for efficiently processing a high volume of samples. The company maintains a strict quality management system to ensure authoritative genetic testing results. The second aspect that must be considered is the mutated gene carriers, who may not have developed cancer themselves. These carriers serve as a sort of "minister" guiding others in their family toward understanding and managing the hereditary cancer syndrome associated with the genetic mutation.
First and foremost, we provide genetic counseling to the family, offering genetic testing if deemed necessary. This initial step helps identify individuals who might be at risk for hereditary cancer and provides valuable information regarding screening and preventive measures.
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