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What doctor should i go to, to take a genetic test to see if i may have cancer-causing genes in my genes?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Different options: A geneticist will help you go through your family tree assuming you know some details about the specific kinds of genetic disorders your other family members have, or you have. A medical oncologist is trained to perform a comprehensive evaluation to see if you have risk factors for having a particular genetic cancer syndrome, such as those that are related to breast and colorectal cancer.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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