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Do you know breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers might be caused by the same genes that caused ovarian cancer?
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USA so good as usual with all these testings at reasonable prices. I bet Spore will be much more expensive.
As of 2023, there are a large number of cancers that have genetic markers that can be tested for. Most of these tests will screen you for multiple genes involved in the disease of interest. However, testing will vary from company to company and might be tumor-specific or completely comprehensive. These primarily include but are not limited to the following.
https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-does-genetic-testing-for-cancer-cost
Costs Of Genetic Testing Based On Type Of Genetic Marker
Genetic tests can provide you with much information about your cancer risk and overall care. Although no genetic test can confirm or diagnose you with cancer, it can help to illuminate your overall risk of inheriting cancer so you can take the appropriate precautions.As of 2023, there are a large number of cancers that have genetic markers that can be tested for. Most of these tests will screen you for multiple genes involved in the disease of interest. However, testing will vary from company to company and might be tumor-specific or completely comprehensive. These primarily include but are not limited to the following.
| Type of Cancer | Mutated Gene | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer | BRCA1/BRCA2 | $300-500 |
| Ovarian Cancer | BRCA1/BRCA2 | $250 |
| Prostate Cancer | HOXB13 | $1000 |
| Gastric Cancer Panel | 19-gene panel | $540 |
| Solid Tumor Panel | 46-gene panel | $449 |
| Melanoma | CDKN2A | $540 |
| Lung Cancer | EGFR | $890 |
https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-does-genetic-testing-for-cancer-cost
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