Take care of yourself in the new year. Here’s the research you can do without leaving your home

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The beginning of the year is a good time to think seriously about your health. Especially when the coronavirus pandemic shows us how important it is to be in good health. COVID-19 restrictions are not conducive to visits to clinics or laboratories, fortunately, a lot of research can be done without leaving your home. Here are a few of them.

1. Although doctors still remind about the need for preventive examinations, a large group of Poles neglect them – this is what the National Health Test conducted last year shows.
2. We forget not only about basic blood, cholesterol, pressure and urine tests, but also about those that can detect cancer early
3. We can check whether we are at risk of breast, ovarian, prostate or skin cancers without leaving home
4. You can find more up-to-date information on the TvoiLokony home page

Shipping research – what is it about?

More and more medical tests can be done without leaving your home – you don’t need to go to a doctor or a laboratory. What is mail order testing?

After purchasing the selected test by mail order, we receive a kit for collecting biological material for the test. There is also a detailed instruction on how to do it. Then order a courier to collect the material from us and wait for the test result.

What tests are available without leaving your home?

Research on cancer risk

Breast cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm among women in Poland. The cause of breast cancer, as well as ovarian cancer, are mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The risk group includes women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer before the age of 50. Women who use hormonal contraception should also be examined, and there were cases of the above-mentioned tumors in the family and those who noticed changes on the ovaries and breasts. Medonet Market offers a package of genetic tests for breast and ovarian cancer without leaving your home – everything is done by mail order.

In turn, the most common cancer among men is the one that attacks the prostate gland. Men whose relatives have suffered from prostate cancer, as well as those who experience problems with urination, erection problems, pain in the perineum or anus, and notice blood in the sperm or urine should be examined in this direction. Genetic tests to assess the risk of developing prostate cancer can also be done on a mail-order basis.

At Medonet Market, you will also find test packages that check the risk of skin cancer (melanoma) and cancers of the genital organs, neck or head, for which HPV, i.e. the human papillomavirus, is responsible.

Check out genetic testing packages that can be done by mail order:

1. Breast and ovarian cancer – genetic testing of the most common mutations
2. Prostate cancer – genetic test
3. Melanoma – genetic test of the A148T mutation
4. HPV Virus – Genetic Test Panel for Men

Find out what your body cannot tolerate

Lactose intolerance is a very common condition. It rarely appears in a congenital form – most often over time the body loses the ability to digest milk sugar. It is estimated that about 20-25% of people suffer from it. Poles. If you experience bloating, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea after consuming dairy products, it is worth getting tested for lactose intolerance. We can do it without even leaving the house. In Medonet Market you can find an analysis of the LCT gene responsible for the ailment.

Celiac disease, on the other hand, is an intolerance to gluten – a protein present in the seeds of wheat, rye, barley and oats. It is considered to be the most serious human food intolerance in the world. In Poland, around 400 people suffer from celiac disease. people, and the awareness of their disease is only a few percent. If you suspect gluten intolerance, it is worth investigating carefully. Genetic testing for celiac disease checks for mutations of four genes responsible for this disease – HLA-DQ2.5, HLA-DQ2.2 and HLA-DQ8.

Hemochromatosis is a metabolic disease whose essence is the excessive accumulation of iron in the body. While the deficiency of this element rarely leads to death, its excess often causes directly life-threatening conditions: cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and circulatory failure. The only way to detect hemochromatosis is through genetic testing — the C282Y mutation in the HFE gene is checked. You can buy the survey in Medonet Market. You will be provided with a genetic sample collection kit, and once this is done, a test is sent back. You will get the results after about 2-4 weeks.

Check out the genetic tests that are available by mail order:

1. Lactose intolerance – LCT gene study
2. Genetic testing for celiac disease
3. Hemochromatosis – a genetic study of the most common mutations

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3. National Health Test of Poles 2020. We know how Poles care about their health!

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