Personalized Support Boosts Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers Among Families

Just now September 30, 2026 1 min read 📰 Medical Xpress

📋 Key Takeaway

A study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that first-degree relatives of cancer patients who received personalized support were more likely to undergo genetic testing for hereditary cancers. Nearly half of these relatives had mutations linked to increased cancer risk. This highlights the importance of personalized healthcare approaches, which could be relevant for improving cancer care in Iran.

First-degree relatives—parents, siblings and children—of cancer patients who received personalized support and navigation services throughout the genetic testing process were significantly more likely to receive genetic testing themselves. Nearly half of those relatives carried a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation associated with a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.