Genetic Bowel Cancer Risk Test
€614.00It is estimated that 1 in 15 males and 1 in 8 females will develop bowel cancer in their lifetime with around 5-10% of all bowel cancers thought to be caused by a mutation in a known gene. Our bowel cancer risk test screens for mutations in 11 different genes associated with increased risk of bowel cancer.
- Consultation with a genetic counsellor to discuss the details of the test, the impact for yourself, your family and how the results can be used by you
- DNA analysis performed on a simple blood sample
Why Get Tested
Bowel cancer also known as colorectal cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK with over 40,000 new cases each year.
Your risk of developing bowel cancer depends on many factors including age, genetics and lifestyle. You may be at higher risk if a parent, sibling or child had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. The risk is increased further if more than one relative has been diagnosed with the condition.
Cancer Research UK estimate that 54% of bowel cancer cases are preventable. If your family history or a genetic test shows you have a higher risk of bowel cancer, there may be ways to reduce that risk including regular screening, lifestyle changes and risk reducing surgery.
biotech What we Test
- APC
- BMPR1A
- EPCAM
- MLH1
- MSH2
- MSH6
- MUTYH
- PMS2
- PTEN
- SMAD4
- STK11
* Please note from time to time there may be temporary changes to the test menu. If you are booking for a specific test please contact us to confirm availability.
FAQs
Your Personalised Report
Our easy to interpret Bowel Cancer Risk report will provide a breakdown of your results, what they mean, and next steps. Reports can be accessed via our secure results portal and Randox Health App.
