A history of cancer in your family isn’t something to brush off. It’s a powerful signal clamoring for attention. Think of it as a symptom—a clue that something may be brewing beneath the surface. It’s active intelligence that deserves to be heard. MyRisk® with RiskScore® helps decode that signal, giving you clear answers about your risk and the steps you can take next.
Knowing cancer runs in your family is only the beginning. The real power comes from taking that knowledge and using it to protect your future. Let’s get started.
Learn about the different types of cancer
Get a complete picture of your family’s cancer history
Understand your hereditary risk of developing cancer
It’s important to know the three categories of cancer risk. Each category carries different implications for prevention, screening, and care. By understanding hereditary cancer risk, you can spot patterns early, have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider, and make informed decisions that support your health and future.
65%1
General population cancer risk happens by chance and is not passed down through genes. There is no known inherited mutation in the family.
25-30%1
Familial cancer tends to appear more often in families, but it is not linked to a specific inherited gene mutation. Patterns may suggest a shared environmental or lifestyle factor.
5-10%1
Hereditary cancer often occurs when an altered gene is passed down from parent to child. People with hereditary cancer are more likely to have relatives with the same or related types of cancer.
You can’t change the fact that cancer exists in your family, but you can change your next steps. The first step is to treat your family history like the valuable health information it is—not as something to set aside, but as something to act on. When you explore the details, talk openly with relatives, and connect with the right tools, you put yourself in a stronger position to make informed choices.
Explore your family tree
Begin by mapping your family’s cancer history. Make a simple chart starting with your parents, siblings, and children, then work outward to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Start the conversation
Don’t put it off. Talk with your family now, and let them know you’re sharing and because you care.
Ask questions
Ask family about health conditions, ages at diagnosis, and courses of treatment.
Looking for more help?
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The MyRisk Test looks at 63 genes to help assess your risk for 11 different hereditary cancers.
RiskScore gives a five-year and remaining lifetime breast cancer estimate that is twice as accurate as the Tyrer-Cuzick model alone.2
With 99.9% accuracy, the MyRisk Test has one of the lowest rates of uncertain results for BRCA1/2 genes and updates your report as new discoveries are made.3,4
Jodi has a family history of cancer—and a BRCA2 mutation that changed everything. Watch her story to see how the MyRisk Test helped her take control of her health and make life-saving decisions.
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