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, ...

Genetic counselors, who help people navigate tests, have concerns about how those who have taken the test will interpret their results.

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BRCA testing guidelines rely on age and the types, aggressiveness and quantity of cancers in a family, but ...

Certain genetic mutations can boost your risk of breast cancer. Here’s what experts say you need to know when making the decision to get tested. Possible anomalies in a breast cancer screening are ...

Last month, University College London Hospitals announced a new test for women at high risk of ovarian cancer due to inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, who wish to defer preventative surgery. Dr ...

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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 ...

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 ...