An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...
Mutations in the BRCA1 gene that are either inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) might not be key to the initiation of prostate cancer, as previously thought, suggests the first study of its ...
Patients will be able to find out whether they have genes linked to cancer using a world-leading tool developed by the NHS.
We talked to experts about new research connecting mutations in BRCA genes to other forms of cancer besides breast and ovarian. If you typically think of BRCA gene mutations along with certain breast ...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With October being breast cancer awareness month, a Bay area family wants to inform the community about genetic testing for families with cancer histories and to rally support for ...
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More women are requesting BRCA gene testing associated with certain types of cancer thanks to increased interest in the procedure. Traditionally women tested for mutations in the cancer-susceptibility ...
Genetic testing identifies germline mutations, while genomic testing analyzes somatic mutations in tumors, influencing treatment options. Broader testing criteria are expanding access to genetic ...
Researchers at LUMC have made a breakthrough in understanding PALB2 mutations, an important cause of hereditary breast cancer ...