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 ...

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 ...

Of the many advances in science and technology over the past 25 years, genetic testing is arguably one of the most notable. Once a rare part of health care, it is now becoming much more common. It’s ...

Breast cancer affects many women globally. While most cases are random, some stem from inherited genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2. A family history of breast cancer, especially at a young age, raises ...

When people ask "is cancer a genetic disease?" they are often thinking about family history: if my parent had cancer, will I? The short answer is complicated but important: cancer is driven by genetic ...

Despite growing awareness of the importance of genetic risk assessment, the adoption of cascade testing remains limited in LATAM. Key barriers include restricted access to genetic services, financial ...

Over the next five years, up to 100,000 people in Ontario will be screened for genetic conditions that increase their risk of hereditary cancers and a condition tied to high cholesterol and heart ...

October is globally marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that awareness and timely action can save lives. In India, breast cancer has now overtaken cervical cancer as the most common ...

If someone has had cancer in the family, there is often fear surrounding it, creating unnecessary anxiety and making one assume that they too are at higher risk. While family history can increase ...