City of Hope’s Center for Precision Medicine is revolutionizing cancer care by offering free genetic testing to every patient, along with their immediate family members. This life-changing testing has proven to be cost-effective and provides valuable information about disease prevention, clinical trial options, and treatment outcomes. The panel tests conducted by City of Hope analyze 189 genes related to cancer risk and other inherited diseases, providing a comprehensive approach to genetic testing.
Genetic testing involves examining changes in an individual’s DNA, which can help determine if they have a genetic condition or are at risk of developing serious diseases such as breast, ovarian, colon cancers, cystic fibrosis, and heart disease. While these tests can be expensive, efforts are being made to make them more widely available. City of Hope recognizes the importance of genetic testing in improving health outcomes and aims to offer it to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
The INSPIRE study conducted by City of Hope will soon be offered nationwide at its locations in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. This initiative aims to make genetic testing more accessible and improve health outcomes for all individuals. By offering personalized treatment plans based on genetic test results, City of Hope is leading the way in transforming the approach to cancer care.