Early detection of cancer by genetic testing

If someone in your family has cancer, would you like to go check to see if you are at risk? In Australia, most people say no, even though there are many ways to detect cancer risk early in this country, including genetic testing. Australian doctors recommend that genetic testing to detect cancer early is an especially important factor that can save your life.

With modern technology, scientists can now study the genes of one of your family's relatives, and can identify the diseases you can inherit.

(Photo: AP) In 2006, Krista Eleftheriou's mother died of ovarian cancer. Scientists have identified that in her family there is this disease. Thanks to that recommendation, Krista Eleftheriou became one of the first to learn and conduct genetic tests to detect the possibility of cancer.

Sister Krista Eleftheriou, who carries the cancer gene, said: "I really want to determine whether I can get cancer. Because if I have the early detection of this risk, I have at least "I can control it. And then, I can also decide whether to do the surgery to reduce the risk."

Eleftheriou's genetic tests eventually gave positive results for her ability to have both breast and ovarian cancers."Now I know and can choose effective methods to prevent the formation of this disease," said Krista Eleftheriou.

According to scientists, 10% of patients with stomach cancer have a family history of people with this disease, and that routine screening for early detection of the risk of genetic diseases is particularly significant. important differences in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Le Minh