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 ...

Genetic testing identifies germline mutations, while genomic testing analyzes somatic mutations in tumors, influencing treatment options. Broader testing criteria are expanding access to genetic ...

Figure 1: Photograph of agarose gel electrophoresis showing PCR-RFLP of BRCA2 and HOXB13 gene mutation mentioned in Table 1. (A) Here P1, P3, and P4 shows the positive results for BRCA2 gene mutation.

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 ...

Patients will be able to find out whether they have genes linked to cancer using a world-leading tool developed by the NHS.

Both the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing for cancer and the rate of claim denials for such testing increased between 2016 and 2021, despite implementation of a recent Medicare national ...

Personalized treatment strategies are increasingly important in managing lung cancer brain metastases, incorporating targeted therapies and immunotherapies. Stereotactic radiosurgery and whole-brain ...

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 ...