inherited colon cancer syndromes have been established. Along with these discoveries, genetic testing has become available for FAP, MAP, HNPCC, JPS, and PJS. The appropriate use of genetic testing ...

Colon cancer remains the third leading cause of death due to cancer in the US, where it affected more than 145,000 individuals in 2005. Up to 30% of these cases exhibit familial clustering, which ...

A genetic screening test for colon cancer detected more instances of colon cancer and precancerous colon lesions than a currently available screening test, according to a new study. Joseph Walker ...

“The diagnostic yield increased by 20 percent when we included these two genes in genetic screening for colorectal cancer risk. This is huge,” says AlDubayan. Not only does this discovery ...

A groundbreaking FDA approval has introduced a new treatment option specifically designed for colorectal cancer patients with ...

A surge in genetic testing is driving new research ... which are hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch-type colorectal cancer, and familial hypercholesterolaemia. The resulting data is ...

An expert spoke with CURE® about the importance of information that can be gained from genetic testing for patients with ...

The direct-to-consumer genetic testing market has helped tens of millions ... for two variants in genes that increase one's risk of colorectal cancer, though there are about 25 acquired gene ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Ellen Matloff covers genetic counseling, testing and digital health. Why? We all carry 2 copies of a gene called DPYD that makes a chemical ...

Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and genetic testing, today announced the enrollment of the first patients in the SAGITTARIUS clinical trial. Sponsored by The AIRC ...

Mainz Biomed’s stool-based ColoAlert test is designed to detect colorectal cancer tumor DNA to aid in identifying colorectal cancer in early stages. Through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, ...