Oncogenetic Testing (Hereditary Cancer Risk)

Galen Clinic's oncogenetic testing analyses genes linked to an increased risk of the most common hereditary cancers, including the high-risk BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The panel covers genes associated with elevated risk of breast, ovarian, prostate, colorectal, pancreatic, kidney, skin and other cancers. The test is performed from a simple blood sample taken during a standard clinic visit and sent to a specialised genetics laboratory, with results typically available within about a month. Because a result can carry significant personal and family implications, testing is always preceded by a physician consultation to choose the right test and explain what the results mean; any clinically significant finding is interpreted together with a clinical geneticist. The aim is not to diagnose existing disease but to inform a personalised, better-targeted prevention and monitoring plan.

Oncogenetic testing looks at inherited genetic predispositions to cancer rather than detecting an existing tumour. Galen Clinic offers it from 12,500 Kč as a self-pay option for clients who have not been classified as high-risk on family history grounds but still want to understand their genetic predispositions (clients with a positive family history are usually tested within the public health-insurance system). **What the panel covers:** Genes associated with increased risk of breast, ovarian, prostate, colorectal, pancreatic, kidney and skin cancers, among others — including the high-risk BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes most strongly linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. **Why it matters:** A positive genetic finding indicates increased risk, not a certainty that cancer will develop — many predispositions never become clinically apparent. The value lies in enabling better-targeted prevention and surveillance that can substantially reduce that risk, in informing decisions about possible preventive procedures, and in providing relevant information for blood relatives (siblings, children). **Why a consultation is required first:** Genetic results can require expert interpretation, can affect future monitoring, and can be psychologically burdensome for some people. For these reasons testing is always carried out after a consultation with a Galen Clinic physician, who helps the client choose the appropriate type of test, understand the possible results, and decide whether testing is beneficial in their situation. **How it works:** The test is performed from a blood sample taken during a standard clinic visit and sent to a specialised genetics laboratory. Processing time depends on the type of test but results are generally available within about one month. Results are explained by a physician in the context of the client's overall health, and any clinically significant predisposition is interpreted in a consultation with a clinical geneticist. **Important note:** Oncogenetic testing is not part of the clinic's basic or extended oncology prevention programmes, which are designed to rule out the presence of specific cancers rather than assess inherited risk. Booking is arranged after the physician consultation; for information and appointments contact +420 312 314 021 or [email protected].