Moving Forward with Cancer Risk Assessment Technology”
What is Genetic Test for Cancer Risk?
The procedure is a one-time blood test to look for Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) by using Next-Generation Sequencing technology which can screen multiple types of cancerous cells in the early stages.
What types of cancer can be screened?
ctDNA can identify the risk of the 10 most common types of cancer such as
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Liver and Bile Duct Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
Advantages of Cancer Look Out Genetic Test
- Can screen for multiple types of cancer with just one blood test.
- No need for biopsy or major invasive procedure.
- Assessment of risk factors which may be affected by our environment, such as PM 2.5, age, lifestyle.
- Can screen patients who are not directly at risk, such as non-smokers and patients with no family history or apparent heredity.
- Can be included in the annual checkup plan.
Who should get Cancer Look Out Genetic Test
- Patients who have family history of cancer.
- Patients who have high risk of cancer such as heavy smokers, regular alcohol drinkers, patients who have been exposed to carcinogens or surrounded by risk environment like PM 2.5.
- Health fanatics or anyone over the age of 18 years old who is interested in assessing their risk of cancer can get tested.
Who should not get Cancer Look Out Genetic Test
- Patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.
- Patients who are awaiting their cancer diagnosis results.
- Pregnant women.
Patients who have received bone marrow transplant, donated or received blood within the last 3 months.
How long does it take to get the results of Cancer Look Out Genetic Test?
- Within 30 days
Specialists in Health Examination
- Dr. Nattachai Suwachittanont, Family Medicine Expert, Health Design Center, Bangkok Hospital
- Dr. Chairat Sriphirom, Family Medicine Expert, Health Design Center, Bangkok Hospital
- Dr. Lertnaree Wimolratanachaisiri, Family Medicine Expert, Health Design Center, Bangkok Hospital
