For most of my life, I thought cancer prevention for men was straightforward: don't smoke, eat a healthy diet, exercise, manage stress and get regular medical checkups. I assumed genetic testing for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prevalence of pathogenic variants in cancer-susceptibility genes appeared independent of personal or family ...

Genetic screening for prostate cancer can help identify inherited risks early, guide treatment decisions, and protect your family’s health. At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, we offer expert genetic ...

Adult survivors of childhood cancers are at higher risk for another cancer—such as breast, colorectal, sarcomas and thyroid cancer—that is not a relapse of their original illness. Previous cancer ...

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 ...

After surviving three types of cancer and having to face the harsh realities of colorectal and endometrial cancer and basal cell carcinoma, I know just how crucial early detection can be in saving ...

An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

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 ...