Unless your state has a law to restrict access to genetic information, there is a potential for employment and insurance discrimination. Contact your legislator to find out the status of genetic privacy legislation in your state. If you are interested in pursuing genetic testing, it is recommended that you contact the nearest Cancer Risk Program. It is important to consider that although genetic testing is possible, there are not yet proven strategies for cancer prevention or treatment. Genetic Counseling Even in the absence of DNA testing, cancer risk assessment and counseling is an option for individuals with a family history of cancer.
All women are at risk for breast cancer, however, some women are at higher risk.