Adult survivors of childhood cancers are at higher risk for another cancer—such as breast, colorectal, sarcomas and thyroid ...

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 ...

Becca Tomlinson underwent a double mastectomy after finding out she inherited a faulty gene.

INDIANA, Pa. – As the genetic coordinator at Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Comprehensive Breast Center, Dawn Zarycki is “involved in every process of treatment,” she said. The services offered by ...

Precision medicine in prostate cancer utilizes genetic testing to identify patients for PARP inhibitor treatment, enhancing personalized care. Genetic testing, including germline and somatic, is ...

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 ...

Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast families have a unique opportunity to undergo genetic testing that could help determine ...

Is the Galleri multi-cancer blood test worth it? A doctor explains real-world performance data and explains why no major medical society recommends the test for screening.

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 ...