Does breast or ovarian cancer run in your family?

If so, you could be at a greatly increased risk for breast or ovarian cancer.

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Understanding Your Genetic Risk

Knowledge is power when it comes to your health. Understanding your genetic predisposition can help you make informed decisions about screening and prevention.

Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Certain gene mutations, like BRCA1 and BRCA2, significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. These can be inherited from either parent.

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Family History Matters

If you have close relatives who developed breast or ovarian cancer, especially at a young age, your risk may be higher. Multiple cases in the family increase concern.

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Genetic Testing Options

Genetic testing can identify mutations that increase cancer risk. Our organization provides accessible testing and counseling, especially for underserved communities.

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Why Check Your Genes?

At Check Your Genes Inc, we believe that genetic education and precision medicine should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. We focus particularly on serving underserved communities, including African American and people of color populations.

15%
of breast cancers are hereditary
1 in 400
people carry BRCA mutations
5-10%
of ovarian cancers are hereditary

Our Mission

Check Your Genes Inc is dedicated to advancing health equity through genetic education and precision medicine, with a focus on underserved communities.

Founded in 2020 by Dr. Yolanda Whyte, we work to increase awareness of how genetics impacts health outcomes and to improve representation in precision medicine and clinical research.

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Our Services

We provide comprehensive genetic education, testing, and support services to help individuals understand and manage their cancer risk.

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Genetic Education

Community workshops and online resources to help you understand genetic risks and prevention strategies.

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Risk Assessment

Professional evaluation of your personal and family history to determine genetic testing needs.

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Genetic Testing

Accessible genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes, with a focus on underserved populations.

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Support & Counseling

Genetic counseling and support services to help you understand results and next steps.

Take Control of Your Genetic Health

Whether you have a family history of cancer or simply want to understand your risk, we're here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule a consultation.

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