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 ...

During National Cancer Prevention Month, a Los Angeles man explains why genetic testing for BRCA and other mutations matters for men and how action saves lives. Cunaplus_M.Faba Getty Images For most ...

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 ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of February Cancer Prevention Month, jscreen®, the national nonprofit focused on preventing genetic diseases through accessible testing and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Germline testing can identify hereditary cancer, which leads to implications for family members, cascade testing for relatives, and starting surveillance and prevention measures: Genetic testing in ...

BRCA gene mutations can significantly raise a woman’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Know how hereditary cancer risk ...

Studying a person’s genetic makeup can predict if they will go on to develop invasive breast cancer after abnormal cells have been found in their breast tissue. For the first time, researchers at King ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Of the many advances in science and technology over the past 25 ...

Cancer care requires coordination among primary care physicians, oncologists, surgeons, imaging teams, and specialists. The ...