Genetic testing for breast cancer

How can genetic testing guide your decisions about breast cancer? In this video series, we interview a medical oncologist and a genetic counselor to address some of the most frequently asked questions.

How can genetic testing help in cancer treatment?

Possession of faulty genes may increase the risk of developing breast cancer and other diseases. Dr Tira Tan, Consultant Medical Oncologist, and Jeanette Yuen, Genetic Counsellor from the National Cancer Center explain how genetic testing, done with a blood test, can determine one’s risk for cancer and identify suitable breast cancer treatment options based on one’s genetic profile.

Genetic testing and how it helps cancer treatment

How can genetic testing help advanced breast cancer patients?  Dr Tira Tan and Jeannette Yuen from the National Cancer Centre Singapore shed light on how advanced breast cancer patients can make better-informed choices by sharing about the necessity of genetic testing and the process involved to get one in Singapore.

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