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 ...

It impacts roughly 1 in 300 Americans — and puts people at a higher risk of developing cancer before age 50.

When a person with cancer finds out they carry an inherited genetic variant that puts them at higher risk of cancer, the ...

Of the many advances in science and technology over the past 25 years, genetic testing is arguably one of the most notable. Once a rare part of health care, it is now becoming much more common. It’s ...

A 49-year-old unsigned commentary in The Lancet that's been used in litigation to prop up the safety of talc products has ...

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 ...

What if you could take a test to help you catch, or even prevent, cancer? A free genetic screening study through Sanford ...

Genetic screening for prostate cancer can help identify inherited risks early, guide treatment decisions, and protect your family’s health. At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, we offer expert genetic ...

A study by researchers at the University of Tartu shows that the range of gene variants contributing to hereditary breast and ...

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 ...

A study highlights a gap in cancer prevention, showing men undergo genetic testing less often yet are more likely to carry ...

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 ...