For childhood cancer survivors, remote telehealth genetic services improve genetic counseling and testing uptake, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in The Lancet Regional Health—Americas.

You might hear about your risk of ovarian cancer through an aunt, mother, sister or grandmother. For some, there are no signs of hereditary cancer in the family, but genetic testing still reveals a ...

Cancer researchers are making strides in efforts to use genetic profiling to develop a more precise understanding of the ...

An unexpected diagnosis, or even genetic testing that shows worrisome findings, could mean you can’t get a policy.

We are at a transformative moment in oncology. Remarkable advancements have led to the identification of biomarkers that can predict treatment response, tests that can detect cancer risk before ...

A pioneering genetic test is improving early diagnosis and treatment for people with hereditary cancer caused by a genetic condition.

For most of my life, I thought cancer prevention for men was straightforward: don't smoke, eat a healthy diet, exercise, manage stress and get regular medical checkups. I assumed genetic testing for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prevalence of pathogenic variants in cancer-susceptibility genes appeared independent of personal or family ...

After surviving three types of cancer and having to face the harsh realities of colorectal and endometrial cancer and basal cell carcinoma, I know just how crucial early detection can be in saving ...

Becca Tomlinson underwent a double mastectomy after finding out she inherited a faulty gene.

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, ...