Benjamin P. Levy: I think every patient now with an advanced adenocarcinoma of the lung needs to have genetic interrogation or comprehensive genomic profiling. There are too many mutations now that we ...

We offer targeted detection of a previously characterized mutation within the family. From a fresh EDTA blood sample, DNA is extracted directly and the target region is amplified and directly ...

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, ...

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too? For Jodi, ...

Researchers have identified a genetic test that when used with DNA testing would detect a higher number of genetic mutations in colorectal cancer patients, according to a study in the February 16 ...

Genetic testing for breast cancer is easier to get than it ever has been. How do you know if it's right for you? PEOPLE asked top cancer docs to find out Ask a Doctor is PEOPLE’s series getting you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Blood-based circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing has proven to be insufficient for detecting KRAS mutations in patients with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), according to a study. The ...