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

An expert explains the importance of genetic testing in metastatic colorectal cancer, as recent FDA approval highlights its role in guiding targeted treatments. Genetic testing is a laboratory method ...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to highlight a story of hope and a call to action for you and your family. One Valley mom's breast cancer diagnosis became a family diagnosis ...

As prenatal genetic testing becomes more common, experts explain what these tests can and cannot predict, how parents should ...

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While we know that Black women are 40% more likely to die from the disease, Black men are at risk as well, as they have a 52% higher risk of ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and genetic testing proved to be lifesaving for the women featured in this story. Jodi Lavery discovered she had a BRCA-2 gene mutation, ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc (MYGN). (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, announced an agreement with Hannah Storm, a ...

With around 280 million people worldwide living with a genetic disease, it’s crucial that expectant mothers and families seek genetic counseling as early as possible. “It’s not just about getting ...

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...

People are often encouraged to “know their status,” however this healthy habit can be applied to more than just safe-sex practices. Although they are not the only community who suffers with sickle ...