What to check first
We ask whether cancer has been diagnosed, what treatment you are receiving, your treating physician's plan and what you hope to learn. Before a test, consider what the results might change.
Samples and test purpose
Tests may use blood or tumour tissue. Even among blood tests, what is measured and what can be determined vary. Discuss the purpose and limits before choosing a test by name.
Using the results
A result may not identify a treatment. Consider it in coordination with your treating physician and any specialist service you need.
Reasons for testing
Cancer-related tests can look for cancer, inform treatment choices after diagnosis or investigate inherited predispositions. Similar names can describe tests with different eligible patients and uses.
Cancer gene panel tests look for genetic changes in cancer that may inform treatment choices. They do not always identify a medicine you can use. If you are being assessed or treated for cancer, ask your treating physician about the purpose and eligibility requirements for the test you are considering.
| What you want to know | What to check first |
|---|---|
| Is cancer present now? | Which screening or diagnostic test is appropriate? |
| Are there treatment options? | Your condition, eligibility and how the result could inform treatment |
| Could this be an inherited predisposition? | Genetic counselling, implications for family members and whether you want to know the results |
The table describes general purposes. It does not indicate that the clinic provides every test listed.
Precautions and risks
Tests have limits in detection and interpretation. A negative result may not rule out cancer. Do not stop standard screening or current treatment on your own.
This is an overview. Please consider a treatment or test after receiving an explanation specific to your care.
Fees and conditions
Current conditions are being confirmed
Current availability, products or equipment used, fees including tax, and usual duration and number of sessions are still being confirmed. This page alone does not enable you to apply for the service.
When the service details are confirmed, we will also explain any additional consultation or testing fees, main side effects and approval status.
What to check before your consultation
- How could the results change my treatment plan?
- How does this differ from testing available under insured care?
- How will the results be explained, and can I consult a specialist centre?
Write down your questions and bring them with your medication record and previous test results.
How to ask about this serviceReference information
- National Cancer Center Japan overview of cancer genomic medicine
- National Cancer Center Japan more information on cancer genomic medicine
The general explanation was added on 10 September 2026. The references do not establish which products the clinic uses or indicate approval of an individual service.