If you family has a history of being diagnosed with a certain type of cancer, you may want to consider genetic counseling, according to doctors from Cleveland Clinic. Genetic counseling is when ...

If you had a genetic predisposition for cancer, would you want to know? Some people hesitate — why worry about something you can’t control? But Marianne Vivien, MS, LCGC, a genetics counselor at ...

The Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling Service at Fred Hutch Cancer Center offers cancer risk assessment for people who are at high risk of developing cancer because of their personal history ...

Experiencing a relative go through a cancer diagnosis and treatment can spark wonder – “Will I also get cancer?” “How can I prevent this from happening to me?” “What preventative measures do I need to ...

If your family has a history of breast cancer, you may be at an increased risk of having it yourself. The degree of your risk, though, can vary depending on factors like the age when your relatives ...

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -When it comes to our health knowing our family history is important. Understanding our genetic make-up is key in promoting good health and helping to prevent serious disease. In ...

Precision medicine driven by genetic health care is knocking on the door. It offers hope that, sooner than later, we can address health problems like Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and heart disease ...

In clinical settings, genetic counselors provide information and support to individuals who have or are at risk of having birth defects or genetic conditions, as well as to their families. They ...