Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among ...

Patients will be able to find out whether they have genes linked to cancer using a world-leading tool developed by the NHS.

For Josh Henderson, 66, of Olympia, getting genetic testing was a no-brainer. “The first time I came to Fred Hutch, my oncologist suggested it,” said the retired IT manager who received a metastatic ...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, making up 30% of all new cases each year. Knowledge is power when it comes to detection and prevention of this disease: Genetic testing can play an ...

Marcy Richardson from Ambry Genetics discusses the importance of a new study that assessed the functional impact of thousands of BRCA2 variants, identifying those that may increase cancer risk. What ...

In recognition of February Cancer Prevention Month, jscreen®, the national nonprofit focused on preventing genetic diseases through accessible testing and education, is partnering with Manischewitz® ...

In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent genetic testing for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one’s risk of developing breast and other ...

We are at a transformative moment in oncology. Remarkable advancements have led to the identification of biomarkers that can predict treatment response, tests that can detect cancer risk before ...

They include the “Jolie” gene, named after actress Angelina Jolie, who had preventative surgery after finding out she had a ...

IN HER SHOES. BUT SHE’S TAKEN A HORRIBLE SITUATION AND SHE’S SOMEHOW MANAGING TO FIND A WAY TO LIVE THROUGH IT AND DO IT WITH GRACE AND INSPIRING SO MANY PEOPLE. AND WE’RE FOLLOWING THE JOURNEY OF ...

You might hear about your risk of ovarian cancer through an aunt, mother, sister or grandmother. For some, there are no signs of hereditary cancer in the family, but genetic testing still reveals a ...