Types of Genetic Tests and Possible Results

This covers the topic of hereditary cancer, what is included in a breast/ovarian/prostate cancer panel, an explanation of how hereditary cancers are passed down in families, genetic testing & life insurance, as well as deciding whether to do a genetic test.

This interview with a medical oncologist of 30 years covers the difference between genomic and genetic testing, the relevance of these in the case of prostate cancer, as well as somatic vs germline testing.

This YouTube video created by a board certified genetic counsellor explains what we are searching for when performing a genetic test, how it is you can have a parent with a cancerous biomarker but may not get it yourself. It also demonstrates an example of a hypothetical person’s family history to demonstrate the role of genetics and the impact of testing a certain family member vs another.

This YouTube video created by a board-certified genetic counsellor explains possible genetic test results in detail, what they mean for the patient, and what they saw in the lab to come up with that result.

Discusses genetic counselling, testing, and the impact of genetics in prostate cancer for patients and families. Includes special guest appearances such as physicians, genetic counsellors, patients and families. *U.S. source insurance and screening information will vary in other countries

This resource lists the three possible types of genetic test results and goes into detail about the significance of each. 

A video that explains hereditary cancer overall, what genetic testing is, how it can help you and your family, and other related information.

Offers information outlining the genetic tests they provide, hereditary cancers, situations when genetic testing is appropriate, benefits, possible results, and many linked info sheets.

This resource summarizes the key information you should know to understand your genetic test results once they come back from the lab.

The National Cancer Institute has put together a page with ten key questions and answers about the implications of the BRCA gene/biomarker in cancer and genetic testing. *U.S. source insurance information will vary in other countries

A self guided educational tool comprised of 9 modules to help make informed decisions about prostate cancer genetic testing. *U.S. source insurance information will vary in other countries

This website includes information such as an overview and significance of genetic testing for prostate cancer, types and prevalence of mutations, types of genetic tests, understanding your test results, and frequently asked questions.