COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s a simple test that could empower you to make decisions about your health. Genetic testing is a process that can reveal changes or mutations in your genes, providing ...

Genetic testing is a process that can help individuals who have concerns about their genetic background. The following are frequently asked questions about genetic testing: Are personality and ...

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 ...

Expertise and opinions of authors published by ForbesBooks. Imprint operated under license. When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise ...

Many people with a personal or family history of cancer are now offered genetic testing to explain their cancer history. Whether you test positive or negative for a mutation in a cancer-related gene, ...

Dr. Ami P. Vaidya tells patients and their loved ones what to expect when they opt for cancer genetic testing. Genetic testing is key in determining cancer treatments and family members’ potential ...

We performed a quality improvement study to evaluate our GT processes within gynecologic surgery/medical oncology clinics. All eligible patients with newly diagnosed OC/EC were identified for GT and ...

A new study published in JCO Precision Oncology has identified a relatively simple method to predict the cancer patients most likely to develop severe toxicities from chemotherapy. If doctors can ...

Cascade genetic risk evaluation in families with hereditary cancer can reduce the burden of disease but the rate of germline genetic testing in relatives of patients at risk is low. We identified all ...