When it comes to breast cancer, you always hear that early detection is key. Thanks to Nikki Coolman’s proactive approach, ...

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

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

Genetic testing identifies germline mutations, while genomic testing analyzes somatic mutations in tumors, influencing treatment options. Broader testing criteria are expanding access to genetic ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and genetic testing proved to be lifesaving for the women featured in this story. Jodi Lavery discovered she had a BRCA-2 gene mutation, ...

Up to 5% of Americans may carry genetic variants associated with cancer risk, according to a cross-sectional analysis.The ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new survey released today shows 73 percent of Americans are aware of genetic testing for hereditary cancers – a significant increase over just a few years ago. Previous research found that in 2010 ...

More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...

Zoe Wilson thought she may be at risk. It wasn’t just a vague gut feeling: the risk was demonstrable and clear, running ...

Maps don’t show Greenland’s true size. Here’s how big it actually is. Trump's Venezuelan oil move isn't hypocrisy — it's ...