Know if you’re at risk for cancer [Infographic]

(BPT) – A new survey shows 73 percent of Americans are aware of genetic testing for hereditary cancers – a significant increase over just a few years ago. Dubbed the ‘Angelina Jolie Effect,’ the data highlight the far-reaching impact of Angelina Jolie’s public discussion of genetic testing for hereditary cancer. However, confusion remains about how cancer is inherited and details about family health history are often lacking. The Genetic Risk Awareness Study surveyed more than 1,000 Americans and was commissioned by Invitae, a genetic information company. A new program, Your Genes. Your Voice. Your Choice., encourages people to talk to their clinicians about their risks for hereditary cancer.