Researchers at LUMC have made a breakthrough in understanding PALB2 mutations, an important cause of hereditary breast cancer ...

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has expanded two cancer genetic risk assessment guidelines to meet the growing understanding of hereditary cancer risk and use of genetic tests in ...

Cancer has long been portrayed as a disease of pure genetic chaos, a biological roulette that makes every tumor feel uniquely ...

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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 ...

Whitney Maxwell, MS, CGC, stands at the helm of the Inherited Cancer Research Shared Resource at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, overseeing a dynamic team of genetic counselors, ...

Lung cancer is classified into non-small cell and small cell types, influencing treatment strategies and prognosis. Advances in targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and minimally invasive surgeries have ...

Breast cancer types include IDC, ILC, HR+, HER2-positive, and triple-negative, each with distinct characteristics and treatment implications. Staging from 0 to IV helps determine treatment plans 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 ...

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 ...