Below you will find links to web sites and video’s that provide basic information on hereditary cancers, cancer definitions, risk factors, and prevention.

<span>It is generally accepted that 5-10% of all Cancers are hereditary. According to<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>company that provides a genetic test for Cancer -<span id="dtx-highlighting-item">The </span>best time to beat Cancer is before you get it.<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> The </span>genetic test for Cancer is a simple blood test, however<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>test is expensive. Federal law (passed in 1996) prohibits<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>use of genetic testing to inhibit your access to medical insurance. In o<span id="dtx-highlighting-item">the</span>r words, no insurance company can deny you benefits if you carry<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>cancer gene. Genetic discrimination is illegal. Genetic counselors suggest that<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>person already diagnosed with Cancer be<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>first one tested.</span>

Reliable Links<strong> </strong>
<a class="bbcode" href="http://www.myriadtests.com/"><strong>Myriad</strong></a>

<em class="bbcode italic">What you can find here:</em>

<span>Myriad laboratory has a decent website for preliminary information. Click on<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>Inherited Cancer and Genetic Testing links first.<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> The</span>re is a family history tool that is pretty good. </span><strong class="bbcode bold">Financial</strong><span> help is available from Myriad.<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> The</span>y appear to be very helpful in assisting individuals with<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>payment and insurance process.<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> The </span>support links given are standard and we are in<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>process of evaluating each link. If you have any experience with<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the</span>se organizations, we’d love some feedback.<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> The </span>glossary has some definitions you way want to review.<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> The</span>y define terms we have had trouble finding in o<span id="dtx-highlighting-item">the</span>r places.</span>

<a class="bbcode" href="http://www.yourdiseaserisk.com/"><strong>Cancer Risk Test</strong></a>

<em class="bbcode italic">What you can find here:</em>

<span>Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention has created a website that provides an interactive tool to determine your risk of getting cancer. Questionnaire is available in English and Spanish. Documentation says it is more accurate for persons over 40 years old. You need to fill<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> out </span><span>a simple questionnaire for each of<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>12 types of cancer listed.<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> The </span>site also has a test for risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and stroke.</span></span>

<strong>Risk Factors:</strong> click on Family History for a number of worthwhile topics. <strong class="bbcode bold">Resources &amp; Materials</strong><span> in this section<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the</span>y have a brochure for colorectal cancer in </span><strong>8</strong> <strong>languages</strong><span>. In<span id="dtx-highlighting-item"> the </span>risk factors section click on vitamins; it is worth reading.</span>

<strong class="bbcode bold">Genetic Counseling</strong> (Section in process of being updated)

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