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A genetic test that could determine men at the highest risk of developing aggressive disease could change how prostate cancer is treated, he says, since doctors would be able to more accurately predict which men would need more rigorous follow-up and which men likely wonât have to worry about their prostate that much.
If the genetic testing is for a certain type of cancer, you may also be asked about your own medical history. This may include early detection practices, gynecologic history (for women), lifestyle factors, and exposure to things that can cause cancer (carcinogens).or more about this kind of testing and its use in cancer treatment, see our information on specific types of cancer. The rest of this document focuses on predictive genetic testing for inherited mutations as they relate to cancer.