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 ...

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 ...

In this analysis, researchers explored patterns of surgical care and factors associated with undergoing bilateral mastectomy as primary breast surgery.

When a person with cancer finds out they carry an inherited genetic variant that puts them at higher risk of cancer, the results can help inform their treatment or steps to prevent additional cancer.

A WISDOM Study analysis shows that pathogenic variant testing can uncover high-risk women who may not qualify for earlier or more intensive breast screening under standard clinical and polygenic risk ...

A gynecologic oncologist unpacks shifting cancer trends, HRD and germline testing, screening pitfalls, and where new ...

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'While chemo and radiation have ended, I'm still undergoing other treatments while raising money for research and awareness of genetic testing.' As soon as I received the diagnosis of Stage 2 breast ...

A genetic risk score could one day guide more personalized treatment for high-risk women, while sparing low-risk women from unnecessary procedures. A new genetic analysis could help predict whether ...

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 ...

Recurrence is currently generally diagnosed by mammogram, ultrasound, biopsies, scans, or blood tests to detect tumor markers ...

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 ...