Genetic testing, including germline and somatic, is vital for prostate cancer prognosis and personalized treatment strategies. PARP inhibitors, targeting BRCA mutations, are a promising therapy for ...

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

Credit: Getty Images Determining the presence or absence of gene mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer can have implications for risk stratification, monitoring, and therapy. Genetic ...

Cancer is a disease that profoundly impacts lives, often leaving individuals and families with uncertainty and fear. However, advancements in medical science now enable us to take proactive steps in ...

Demand for cancer genetic testing is on the rise, but there's not enough genetic counselors to guide patients through the process. Researchers say chatbots could be the answer. In a study from ...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — At just 42 years old, Kate Hernandez was diagnosed with breast cancer. "When you find out you have cancer, you just want it gone," Kate said. Kate's doctors immediately began ...

(BPT) – Cancer is the second-leading cause of death for men in the United States. While the cause of most cancers is unknown, about one in 10 cancers are caused by changes in genes that can be passed ...

While genetic testing rates for advanced ovarian cancer have increased, gaps in physician understanding and confidence in interpreting results may limit optimal biomarker-driven treatment and patient ...

Medicare generally does not cover genetic screening tests unless they directly affect treatment or lead to a specific diagnosis, with exceptions for specific diseases like cancer. A Medicare-approved ...

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 ...