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

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 ...

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

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 ...

They include the “Jolie” gene, named after actress Angelina Jolie, who had preventative surgery after finding out she had a ...

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 Representative Rick Scarbrough (R-Oak Ridge) and Senator Richard Briggs (R-Knoxville) for introducing legislation that would ...