A genetic test developed by researchers at Broad Clinical Labs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now ...

Cells from cancerous tumors can spread, or metastasize, throughout the body. Researchers have long sought to understand what ...

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 ...

DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions, it can temporarily fold ...

Post-diagnosis risk assessment clarifies cancer etiology and germline contribution, shaping therapeutic planning, prevention ...

For Josh Henderson, 66, of Olympia, getting genetic testing was a no-brainer. “The first time I came to Fred Hutch, my oncologist suggested it,” said the retired IT manager who received a metastatic ...

Thyroid cancer represents the most common endocrine malignancy, and its genetic underpinnings are increasingly being elucidated through advanced genomic methodologies. Research in this area has ...

If you have had a cancer case in your family, know what are the chances of you being at risk of cancer.

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 ...