Even though a large proportion of cancer patients carry genetic mutations that make them more susceptible to cancer, only a ...

The Urology Care Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation have created a new educational guide on genetic tests to guide ...

Illustration by Oona Tempest of Kaiser Health News. The past decade has witnessed a rapid expansion of genetic tests, including new instruments to inform patients who have been diagnosed with breast ...

R.N. Caro answers the question: 'Family Pressure To Do Genetic Testing?' — -- Question:What should I do if my family is pressuring me to get a genetic test for breast cancer? Answer: Those of us ...

A complex interaction of genetic, host, and environmental factors results in cutaneous malignant melanoma, the fifth most common cancer among men and the sixth among women in the United States.

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 ...

Genetic testing identifies germline mutations, while genomic testing analyzes somatic mutations in tumors, influencing treatment options. Broader testing criteria are expanding access to genetic ...

Genetic testing analyzes a person's DNA to determine their risk for certain diseases. It was a game-changer for one Montgomery County woman. Genetic testing is a simple mouth swab that can uncover ...