Discover which medications are most likely to work best for you with pharmacogenomic testing.

Yes, in fact, every cancer patient at St. Jude Hospital has pharmacogenomic testing done as soon as they arrive. Unfortunately many clinicians are unfamiliar with this newer testing option and simply never consider offering it to their patients or they might not have time to dedicate to integrating this new information into their patient appointments. 

Recent studies have shown that > 90% of patients have clinically actionable genetic variants that affect their drug response. This test can identify which inherited genetic variations someone has to predict drug efficacy and metabolism and can provide personalized prescription recommendations.

Many individuals can experience adverse side effects or little to no relief from prescription medications, such as anti-depressants. Clinical genetic testing can provide guidance to your doctor on dosage and what types of medications are best suited to your body (and which to avoid).

We all metabolize medications differently - in large part because of differences in our DNA. Advances in genetic testing and accurate interpretation and integration of this type of information can reduce or eliminate potential negative side effects associated with medications, as well as give you and your doctor an advantage in finding the most effective treatment options from the start, based on your unique DNA.