Germline testing is a genetic screening that looks for inherited gene mutations found in every cell.  It can identify ...

In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent genetic testing for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one’s risk of developing breast and other ...

Of the many advances in science and technology over the past 25 years, genetic testing is arguably one of the most notable. Once a rare part of health care, it is now becoming much more common. It’s ...

You might hear about your risk of ovarian cancer through an aunt, mother, sister or grandmother. For some, there are no signs of hereditary cancer in the family, but genetic testing still reveals a ...

The federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act prevents health insurers and employers from discriminating against a ...

For Josh Henderson, 66, of Olympia, getting genetic testing was a no-brainer. “The first time I came to Fred Hutch, my oncologist suggested it,” said the retired IT manager who received a metastatic ...

Genetic screening for prostate cancer can help identify inherited risks early, guide treatment decisions, and protect your family’s health. At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, we offer expert genetic ...

For most of my life, I thought cancer prevention for men was straightforward: don’t smoke, eat a healthy diet, exercise, manage stress and get regular medical checkups.

Lung cancer affects non-smokers, with 25% of patients having never smoked, highlighting the need for awareness of persistent symptoms and environmental risk factors. Genetic testing is essential for ...

In time for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched a new clinical study aimed at helping improve how patients with colorectal cancer ...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, making up 30% of all new cases each year. Knowledge is power when it comes to detection and prevention of this disease: Genetic testing can play an ...