What is germline genetic testing in cancer and what might it mean for you?

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What is germline genetic testing in cancer and what might it mean for you?

Understanding genetic testing and deciding whether it is the right choice for you can be very daunting. As with many aspects of healthcare, there can be an overwhelming amount of information offered to you at all stages of your cancer journey.

The infographic pdf condenses some of the essential information around genetic testing into a more readable form. You can download it here, to help you and your family navigate these personal decisions, and can be saved for you to refer back to.

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Glossary and Useful Links for Support on Genetic Testing

Making decisions and being faced with conversations about genetic testing can be difficult. There is a lot of information available which can feel overwhelming, especially when you may not be familiar with some of the language. Use the glossary list below to get to know some of these words and help you start to break down some of the information available.