Know your genes, take control of your health
Myriad offers a suite of genetic tests that unlock answers to your most pressing questions
Since every cancer is unique Prolaris is necessary for every untreated, newly diagnosed man to help them understand how aggressive their cancer is. Knowing how aggressive the cancer is, helps accurately determine who is safe for active surveillance and who should consider active treatment.
For men considering active surveillance as their treatment of choice. Prolaris can confidently determine the risk of dying from prostate cancer in the 10 years if the cancer is actively watched and not treated.
For men who choose to pursue an active form(s) of treatment. Prolaris confidently predicts the risk of the cancer spreading outside of the prostate in the next 10-years.
Confused about which prostate cancer treatment is right for you? Prolaris makes your treatment decisions easier.
Fill out the form below to receive a Free Patient Guide or call (513) 216-4752 to speak with a Myriad Genetics testing consultant
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Act now, to start personalizing your prostate cancer treatment
Don’t wait. It’s YOUR prostate. Schedule a no-cost and confidential appointment with a Myriad Genetics advisor to learn more about genetic testing for prostate cancer and how it could benefit you.
Cutting-edge DNA analysis
Myriad uses cutting-edge DNA analysis technology to identify how your cancer is behaving and what treatment options will be most effective in fighting it.
Prolaris tumor testing
Tumor testing for untreated men with prostate cancer to determine how quickly cancer is growing.
Genetic testing
Genetic testing identifies if you inherited a mutation that may have caused your cancer. Available for all men with prostate cancer.
Benefits of Prolaris:
- Understand your risk of dying from prostate cancer in the next 10 years
- Your risk of cancer spreading outside your prostate
- Confidence to choose active surveillance or active treatment
Benefits of genetic testing:
- Qualify for life-sustaining therapy if cancer progresses
- Impact early treatment decision making
- Give blood relatives peace of mind by knowing if they are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers
Myriad advantage
- 5 million patients tested
- Committed to making testing easy and affordable
- Committed to keeping your genetic privacy safe
- Lifetime commitment to helping you understand your results and disease
How it works
It starts with your doctor
You and your doctor determine which tests are right for you.
Doctor approves the test order
After the test is ordered, Myriad will obtain the necessary cancer tissue from an existing biopsy or you will be directed on next steps for providing a blood or saliva sample.
Your genes are analyzed at our state-of-the-art facility
Myriad looks at your unique genetic information using the latest in sequencing technology.
Results available in around 2 weeks
Once results are available, they are sent securely to your doctor’s office. Your doctor will then help you understand your results and own your health.
How genetic testing is changing lives
Without information how can you make treatment decisions?
-BYRON SPARKMAN
See how Prolaris helped Byron take control of his prostate cancer
It had affected my family as much as it had affected just me.
-ED HOPPE
See how genetic testing helped empower Ed Hoppe and change his treatment decisions
Cancer has always kind of been in the family somewhere.
-ELLEN HOPPE
Where are we going to go from here?
-AL PIAZZA
Have questions?
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97% of people have coverage for genetic testing, with 3/4 of all patient’s paying $0. For those with an out-of-pocket cost – the average is <$60.
Myriad offers broad payment plans and financial assistance to both insured and uninsured patients may meet financial and medical eligibility criteria are met. Learn More.
Testing can take up to 14 days, but the average turnaround time is under 7 days*
Call: 1-855-469-7765
Email: Urologytestsupport@myriad.com