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 ...

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 ...

A genetic test developed by researchers at Broad Clinical Labs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now enabling a large, nationwide clinical trial aimed at improving health care for ...

Figure 1: Photograph of agarose gel electrophoresis showing PCR-RFLP of BRCA2 and HOXB13 gene mutation mentioned in Table 1. (A) Here P1, P3, and P4 shows the positive results for BRCA2 gene mutation.

Survivors of childhood cancer were more likely to receive genetic counseling or testing after being assigned to remote telehealth services.

Genetic testing analyzes a person's DNA to determine their risk for certain diseases. It was a game-changer for one Montgomery County woman. Genetic testing is a simple mouth swab that can uncover ...

Personalized treatment strategies are increasingly important in managing lung cancer brain metastases, incorporating targeted therapies and immunotherapies. Stereotactic radiosurgery and whole-brain ...

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 ...