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 recent study highlights how DNA microarray technology enables high-throughput gene analysis, supporting variation detection, expression profiling, and clinical research. By refining probe design and ...

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 ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Sara Kavanaugh was in her living room with her kids when the call came from her genetic counselor. “She said, ‘Do you have a minute to sit down and, you know, talk about your ...

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 ...