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

Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect ‘Jolie’ gene - Health secretary Wes Streeting has backed the plans ...

Genetic testing could provide critical health information, but it may not be right for everyone. NBC’s medical contributor Dr ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Decades ago, doctors created a test to determine which breast cancer patients should receive hormone therapy. Now, ...

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 ...

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

Claudia Christowitz received funding from the National Research Foundation, South Africa. Cancer treatment is becoming more personalised. By considering a patient’s unique genetic and molecular ...

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 ...

Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral) and Representative Marie Woodson (D-Pembroke Pines) for introducing legislation that would ...