Now, a step forward in genetic testing could help doctors look deeper than ever before to predict a patient's future health. In a series of studies published recently in Bone Marrow Transplantation, ...

Germline testing is a genetic screening that looks for inherited gene mutations found in every cell.  It can identify ...

Medicare-eligible patients with advanced cancers will have access to genomic tests under a national coverage determination CMS finalized March 16. The determination covers next-generation sequencing ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you or a loved one are navigating the journey of prostate cancer, you know that every decision weighs heavily. You’ve likely faced surgery or initial treatments, only to encounter the fear that ...

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

The federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act prevents health insurers and employers from discriminating against a ...

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.

Their makers claim they can detect dozens of cancer types — but some scientists say they could be missing many cancers or ...

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 ...