PreSENTIA: Gastric
Gastric cancer is a type of cancer that starts from cancerous cells in the stomach lining. It is considered the 5th most common type of cancer worldwide. Although the majority of gastric cancers are sporadic and can be caused by mutations acquired during a person’s lifetime, it is estimated that about 5-10% of the cases arise due to inherited or familial syndromes such as hereditary diffuse gastric syndrome. Having an inherited (germline) mutation in a gene with cancer susceptibility to gastric cancer, or a predisposing cancer syndrome can increase the risk of developing gastric cancer in the future.
PreSENTIA Gastric cancer panel tests for numerous germline mutations in 14 genes that could cause gastric (stomach) cancers in the future. Identifying germline mutations associated with cancer susceptibility empowers healthcare providers and patients, as it allows them to take better and more informed decisions.
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