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 ...

For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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