Patients will be able to find out whether they have genes linked to cancer using a world-leading tool developed by the NHS.

Genetic testing could provide critical health information, but it may not be right for everyone. NBC’s medical contributor Dr ...

They include the “Jolie” gene, named after actress Angelina Jolie, who had preventative surgery after finding out she had a ...

Thousands of people in England will be able to check whether they have genes linked to cancer.

The Urology Care Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation have created a new educational guide on genetic tests to guide treatment decisions for patients with advanced prostate cancer. The guide, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Precision medicine in prostate cancer utilizes genetic testing to identify patients for PARP inhibitor treatment, enhancing personalized care. Genetic testing, including germline and somatic, is ...

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, ...

Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral) and Representative Marie Woodson (D-Pembroke Pines) for introducing legislation that would ...