Your Family History Can Offer Important Health Insights
It can be hard to know whether genetic testing for cancer is right for you—especially with so many options available today.
This free quiz helps you better understand your potential hereditary cancer risk based on your personal and family history, so you can make informed, proactive decisions about your health.
What You’ll Gain From the Quiz
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Your Family History Can Offer Important Health Insights
Many people don’t realize that certain cancers and health conditions can run in families.
But understanding your risk isn’t about fear. It’s about having information that can help you make proactive decisions for yourself and the people you love.
The challenge is that genetic testing and hereditary cancer information can feel confusing and overwhelming — especially when you’re trying to figure out:
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Whether testing makes sense for you
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What your family history actually means
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Which test is appropriate
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What results could mean for your health
That’s where HealthyGene can help.
You Can't Change Your Genes –
But You Can Change What Happens Next
Up to 10% of cancers are hereditary – but most people at risk don’t know it.
The Know Your Risk Quiz screens for the most common types: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (BRCA1/2) and Lynch syndrome.
If you have a gene mutation that causes an increased risk of cancer, your risk of certain cancers could be significantly higher than average.
Meet the Genetic Counselor Who Will Guide You Through the Process
Many people know cancer can run in families.
What they don't know is whether their own family history may increase their risk—or what they should do about it.
Genetic counseling helps bridge that gap.
I'm Jen Thompson, founder of HealthyGene and a board-certified genetic counselor. I help individuals understand how their family history, genetics, and other risk factors may impact their health.
Together, we'll clarify your risk, discuss whether genetic testing makes sense, and identify practical next steps to help you make proactive decisions about your health.
You'll leave with more than information.
You'll leave with a clearer path forward.
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Jen Thompson, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Founder of HealthyGene
What Happens Next If Your Quiz Shows You're at Higher Risk
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Meet with a genetic counselor and review your personal and family medical history
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Receive a genetic test kit in the mail and send back a saliva sample
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Review your results and clinical action plan with your HealthyGene genetic counselor
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Discuss your clinical action plan with your doctor and personalize your healthcare
Even if your quiz result is negative, we still recommend a Personal Risk Assessment Consultation to ensure nothing is missed, since the Know Your Risk Quiz only looks at the 2 most common causes of hereditary cancer.
Frequently asked questions
Leslie Hill
Kate Dohn
"I found HealthyGene after my mother and then maternal aunt were both diagnosed with breast cancer. I spoke with Jen and she recommended genetic testing. I had it completed and she carefully and thoroughly reviewed all my results with me. She patiently answered all my questions and recommended a path forward with my primary care physician. Thank you so much for your help Jen!"
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Knowledge Can Help You Take a More Proactive Approach to Your Health
You don’t need to have all the answers today.
But understanding your potential genetic risks can be an important first step toward making informed health decisions for yourself and your family.
