What do the results mean?If you've been diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, it does not mean you have cancer, but your risk is higher than most people. But if you have the mutation, you can take steps to reduce your risk, such as:More frequent cancer screenings. Cancer is more treatable when found in the early stages.Making lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise and eating a healthier dietChemoprevention, the taking of certain medicines, vitamins, or other substances to reduce the risk or delay the development of cancer.Removing "at-risk" tissueThese steps will vary depending on your health history and family background.If you have cancer and your results indicate an acquired TP53 mutation (a mutation was found, but you have no family history of cancer or Li-Fraumeni syndrome), your provider can use the information to help predict how your disease will develop and guide your treatment.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
