Where can people get more information about genetic testing for cancer risk?
A person who is considering genetic testing should speak with a professional trained in genetics before deciding whether to be tested. These professionals may include doctors, genetic counselors, and other health care workers trained in genetics (such as nurses, psychologists, or social workers). For help finding a health care professional trained in genetics, please visit NCI’s Cancer Genetics Services Directory at http://www.cancer.gov/search/geneticsservices on the Internet. Alternatively, please contact NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) (see below for contact information). The CIS can provide more information about genetic testing and help in finding a health care professional trained in genetics. • What research is currently being done to help individuals with harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations? Research studies are being conducted to find newer and better ways of detecting, treating, and preventing cancer in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers. Additional studies are focused on
