An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

Experts discuss the necessity of ESR1 mutation testing when considering treatment with elacestrant in patients with estrogen receptor–positive (ER+)/HER2-negative (HER2–) metastatic breast cancer and ...

After a breast-cancer diagnosis and a separate scare, my mom tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation. Knowing it could be hereditary, I decided to get tested at 23 to see if I also carried the mutation. My ...

More than one-third of U.S. adults diagnosed with metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer in 2023 did not undergo testing for BRCA mutations, according to a retrospective analysis.Less than half ...

Integrating HER2-directed therapies into NSCLC decision-making requires adapting protocols and ensuring timely updates as new therapies emerge. Streamlined processes and enhanced communication among ...

Genetic disorders can occur due to mutations in one gene (monogenic), multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance), and mutation in one or more chromosomes. Point mutations are where one nucleotide in ...

"Clinicians performing tumor biopsy need to ensure that there’s adequate tissue for both diagnosis and NGS testing. Having immediate pathology review of biopsy specimens in the operating room can ...

Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have developed a world-first individualised risk prediction tool for people suffering from a type of heart arrhythmia that can cause sudden ...

I got tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation after my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. A simple test gave me peace of mind. After a breast-cancer diagnosis and a separate scare, my mom tested for the ...