“Angelina Jolie takes the biggest credit for raising awareness of inherited cancer and the possibility of preventing it through genetic testing,” says Leonard Gomella, a urologist at Thomas Jefferson ...

Hereditary cancer is caused by germline mutations, typically following an inheritance pattern within a family. In contrast, sporadic cancer is caused by somatic mutations interacting with ...

If a relative is diagnosed with cancer, a relative may be able to test to see if they have a higher risk of developing that same cancer. If a relative is diagnosed with cancer, a relative may be able ...

Cancer genome testing has revolutionized the field of cancer care by easing the development of personalized medicine. The development of targeted therapies through individual-level cancer genome ...

The test, which uses a method called Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) microspectroscopy, was able to find just one lung ...

Tests are available on the NHS that look for specific inherited gene changes You can also have a test that looks at a number of different genes at the same time. This is called a gene panel test You ...

Early diagnosis of breast cancer is key, as it allows for timely treatment and improves outcomes. Common screening methods include self-breast examinations, mammograms, breast ultrasounds, breast ...

Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) is an advanced stage of prostate cancer High ctDNA% identifies aggressive mCRPC A new tool simplifies ctDNA testing, ensuring timely and ...

Brisbane: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60. Prostate cancer kills around 3,900 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It turns out, raising ...

SINGAPORE -- Lucence, a Singapore-based medical startup that offers cancer-testing services, is aiming to expand in the U.S. by leveraging coverage under the federal government's Medicare insurance ...