Our expert discusses how genetics and family history play a role in diagnosing and treating breast cancer patients based on their specific needs.
How Trillions of Bacteria in Your Body Can Change Your Genes
New research is spurring exciting developments in the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that make up communities living in our bodies. Scientists are exploring how being aware of imbalances in these bacteria could lead to new diagnoses and treatments. All this could have a positive impact on people’s health.
Why Would Men Need Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Too?
Men can carry BRCA1/2 mutations too, and they increase a man’s risk for developing prostate cancer, melanoma, pancreatic and testicular cancer — as well as breast cancer (though very rare in men).
It also impacts their daughters’ genetic outlook because fathers pass down the BRCA genetic mutation in the same way as mothers do.
How Your Fingers Can Predict Your Risk of Prostate Cancer
Can the length of a man’s fingers affect his lifetime risk of prostate cancer? Find out what the science says.
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How Your Genes Affect Your Reaction to Drugs
Your doctor prescribes a medication. If you have a high risk of negative side effects, do you ask for something else instead? If you know the drug won’t work well for you, do you request more options? These questions aren’t just hypothetical. They’re at the heart of pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how your … Read More
What You Should Know About PALB2 and Breast Cancer Risk
Here’s what you need to know about PALB2 and breast cancer risk.
3 Ways Genetic Knowledge is Power
“Patients in waiting.” It’s a term we in the world of genetics hear from time to time. The idea is that for certain conditions where there is no cure — or where it may be years before a patient shows symptoms — genetic testing can cause anxiety without providing steps for care. I don’t believe … Read More
A Genetic Test You Don’t Need
As a geneticist and researcher, I believe in the power of genetic testing. By identifying genetic mutations, we can improve care and save lives. But just because we can test something doesn’t always mean we should. Take the MTHFR gene, for example. MTHFR codes for an enzyme that helps your body convert homocysteine into an … Read More
What Genetic Counselors Can Do for You
What do genetic counselors do? And how can they help you? Our expert explains.
