Genetic Testing for Pancreatic Cancer

At the Hirshberg Foundation’s 18th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer, UCLA’s Mariana S. Niell-Swiller, MS answers the question that many individuals impacted by pancreatic cancer ask: ‘Genetic counseling and testing; what is it and why does it matter’? She also addresses the importance of knowing your hereditary cancer risk assessment in the setting of a personal or family history of pancreatic cancer. This crucial information may inform treatment decisions in addition to helping family members understand their potential risks and screening options.