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Introducing the products from Eiira Genetics
Eiira Classic
A genetic profile for hereditary cancer prevention
- Simple genetic test done at home
- Discover risks for 10 most common cancers
- Take actions with preventive measures
Your data and privacy are safe with us. We strictly follow the EU’s GDPR and Swedish Patient Integrity laws.
Choose Eiira Classic if:
You are concerned about cancers
You or your family members had cancer diagnosis
You are worried that cancers in the family will affect your children
Eiira Premium
A genetic profile for hereditary cancer prevention
All benefits from Eiira Classic plus:
- Discovery of rare hereditary cancer risks
- Information covering 100% of your genome
- Enjoy lifetime updates of what future science can offer for preventive healthcare
Choose Eiira Premium if:
You are concerned about rare cancer risks
You want to know all about your genetic predispositions
You want to benefit fully from current and future discoveries about your genes
How this works
1. Collect saliva at home
We post a saliva collection kit to your home. You collect the saliva and send the kit back to us in a return envelope we provide.
2. Tell us about you
With our webtool, you enter info about you; then your family if you feel comfortable.
3. Get your profile
We inform you and you download your profile report. If there is a high risk, you can choose to meet a genetic counsellor.
4. Stay updated
We update your profile with new science discoveries and development.
30-minutes genetic counselling
If you need a genetic expert to help you understand how to benefit from knowing your DNA, this is for you.
In this video meeting, an experienced genetic counsellor will:
- introduce you to DNA and how to benefit from it
- answer your questions
- give initial guidance on your genetic predisposition
Note that we will not comment on any test results that are not from Eiira.
The topic of genetic testing and preventive genetic health is new to most of us. The most natural first step for some is to talk to an expert.
In the 30 minutes video meeting with one of our highly experienced genetic counsellors, the counsellor will:
- introduce you to the topic of genetic testing and preventive genetic health
- answer your questions
- give preliminary guidance on your genetic predisposition if you provide information about yourself and your family tree
- help you to choose an appropriate product for you if you wish to
Note that we will not comment on any test results that are not from Eiira.
How we create your genetic profile
Genetic risk assessment for 10 cancers
- Breast (applicable for women and men)
- Ovarian (for women)
- Uterine (for women)
- Prostate (for men)
- Colorectal
- Kidney/Renal
- Melanoma
- Thyroid
- Pancreatic
- Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer
Gene variants that are associated with each respective disease and accurate family information are both important contributions to an effective risk assessment.
Risk assessment
Our risk assessment is based on the third-party risk data and computational models recommended by Swedish national guidelines, as well as your:
- genetic test results
- personal medical information
- family’s medical history
Taking all three into account, we perform a risk analysis and present it to you in the profile. As a result, you will understand your chances of developing a particular type of cancer compared to an average person.
Note that our risk assessment is for the hereditary predisposition – it does not measure the risk of developing cancer caused by non-hereditary factors. Furthermore, it is not a diagnosis. Some people with high risk never have cancer, while people with low risk can still develop it due to a spontaneous mutation. However, understanding your risk levels can help you take reasonable precautions and have a constructive dialogue with your healthcare provider.
Risk management options
In addition to presenting the details of your risk analysis, your profile will include suggestions on how your cancer risk can be managed. According to Cancerfonden, 28% of all cancers are caused by preventable factors. Among the actions you can take are being mindful of your diet, regulating alcohol consumption, and avoiding smoking.
The profiles include lifestyle recommendations that influence cancer risks and are based on the current Swedish guidelines. Where possible, we include screening recommendations to help identify cancer early or name preventative treatments that you can discuss with your healthcare provider.
Please note that risk management and screening options may not be available for all cancer types.
Genetic test
An important step in creating your profile is the genetic test itself. With it, we identify if you have inherited any pathogenic gene variants (also called “mutations”) that are known to cause a highly increased risk of cancer. If such mutations are identified, we will include them in your profile.
Currently, we offer two test options:
- Whole genome sequencing (WGS) with Eiira Premium
- Whole exome sequencing (WES) with Eiira Classic
Note that our genetic tests are used to find the inherited or germline variants that are passed from your parents. We do not deal with non-inherited variants that cause cancers. To find out more about WGS and WES, visit our Science page.
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