Germline testing evaluates mutation in DNA inherited from families. It is used in cancer patients to predict the contribution of genetic and inherited factors, so it helps determine a patient's cancer care.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. BRCA (breast cancer gene) could have been positive for your grandfather, and in that case, it is genetic and runs in your blood.
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