A world-first DNA testing program has been set up by Monash University to screen young Australians for genes that increase risk of cancer and heart disease.
A Monash University program will provide free preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart diseaseThe program aims to screen 10,000 people aged between 18 to 40Doctors thought there may have been a genetic aspect to the pattern, and when Eve was 16 she was offered a screening test.
"Lynch syndrome isn't particularly well known but having this test available might mean that people are looking at that and thinking about their own family history of cancer," Eve said. In particular, researchers are looking for 10 genes which can lead to increased risk of Lynch Syndrome, hereditary cancers and genetic high cholesterol.Co-lead for the project Jane Tiller said there are thousands of Australians who may be at high risk of these conditions without realising it."It's a ticking time bomb that they're sitting on that they don't know about."
"That means they'll be able to have screening for breast cancer frequently and at a higher level than someone in the general population." While cancer screening programs exist in Australia, they generally target elderly people more at risk of developing cancer."At least when I was tested, it was if you met a certain criteria you'd be able to access it because I guess it's quite expensive," Eve said.
AMA Victoria President Roderick McRae said the association was in support of any measure that provided patients with more information about their circumstances.
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