EGFR
Associated conditions:
- Lung cancer
EGFR makes a receptor that sits on the cell surface and signals cells to grow and divide. Genetic changes in this gene, most notably the rare inherited T790M variant, are associated with a markedly raised lifetime risk of lung cancer, even in people who never smoked. Knowing your genetic status enables early monitoring and avoiding tobacco.
Conditions linked to EGFR
Lung cancer
Lung cancer develops in the tissues of the lung. Inherited factors can add to risk alongside major environmental ones such as smoking and radon, so knowing your status reinforces avoiding those triggers and reviewing persistent respiratory symptoms promptly.
