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, ...

ROANOKE, Va. – It’s estimated that more than 42,000 people will die from breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. To help you understand if you’re at a greater risk of ...

The current testing rate for BRCA 1/2 mutations is currently 68% in HER2-negative early breast cancer, but eligible patients could receive better care if tested. The current rate of BRCA1/2 testing ...

Women with breast cancer who are at high risk for having a BRCA mutation that raises cancer risk often don't get genetic testing, or even a chance to speak with a genetic counselor who'd help them ...

Since the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme began in January 2023, around 11,000 saliva tests have been processed, with 235 people (2.1%) testing positive for a BRCA gene mutation, according to new ...

Only 23.3% of ovarian cancer patients receive BRCA testing, leading to higher treatment costs and advanced therapy lines. Non-White and low-income patients face increased financial toxicity, ...

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." ...

There is no single “right” approach to genetic testing. It’s a personal decision, and what works for me may not work for ...

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 ...

The former NBC anchor underwent her second procedure after learning she carried the BRCA cancer gene in February Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of ...