Why do I need a TP53 genetic test?You may need a TP53 test if:You've been diagnosed with a bone or soft tissue cancer before the age of 45You've been diagnosed with, pre-menopausal breast cancer, a brain tumor, leukemia, or lung cancer before the age of 46You've had one or more tumors before the age of 46One or more of your family members have been diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni syndrome and/or have had cancer before the age of 45These are signs you may have an inherited mutation of the TP53 gene.If you've been diagnosed with cancer and don't have a family history of the disease, your health care provider may order this test to see if a TP53 mutation may be causing your cancer. Knowing whether you have the mutation can help your provider plan treatment and predict the likely outcome of your disease.
