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, ...

Strangely, I felt calm and prepared. I knew catching it early was key, and I knew about the range of treatment options ...

HealthDay News — Only about one-third of women receive genetic counseling before they undergo testing for BRCA mutations, and patients who receive genetic counseling beforehand display better ...

In May 2013, nearly 20 years after the discovery that mutations on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes could lead to a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer, A-list Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie garnered ...

FoundationOne Liquid CDx can be used to identify niraparib and abiraterone acetate eligibility in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). According to the American ...

“Being the first and only direct-to-consumer genetics company to receive FDA authorization to test for cancer risk without a prescription is a major milestone for 23andMe and for the consumer,” Anne ...

Gila Pfeffer is a humor writer who splits her time between NYC and London. The following is an adapted excerpt from her memoir, "Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences." ...

Pathway Genomics said that it has launched BRCATrue, a next- generation sequencing and deletion/duplication analysis that can detect mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genes linked to breast, ovarian ...

In a study published in The BMJ, researchers examined the effect the 2013 op-ed by actress Angelina Jolie had on BRCA testing. Ms. Jolie detailed her decision to undergo a preventative mastectomy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Jewish adults living in England will be offered a free genetic test to see if they ...