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Ask the Expert: Genetics counseling

More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...
I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...
Genetic testing offered through Texas Oncology is helping patients better understand their risk for certain types of cancer ...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — It’s a question so many women have asked: "If my mother had breast cancer, will I get it too?" But doctors say knowledge is power, and that power could save your life. UAMS ...
For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.
How to balance patient confidentiality with your ethical and legal duties to inform family of hereditary risks.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health suggests genetic testing for those who may be at a higher risk of cancer. Genetic testing may be suggested to those who have a family history of cancer.
Genetic testing analyzes a person's DNA to determine their risk for certain diseases. It was a game-changer for one Montgomery County woman. Genetic testing is a simple mouth swab that can uncover ...