Biomarker testing is crucial for personalized oncology care, aiding in risk stratification and treatment decisions, but faces challenges in uptake and education. Multistakeholder partnerships and ...

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 ...

"Clinicians performing tumor biopsy need to ensure that there’s adequate tissue for both diagnosis and NGS testing. Having immediate pathology review of biopsy specimens in the operating room can ...

NOTCH1 mutations, found in 20% of CLL cases, are associated with poor outcomes in chemotherapy but not yet in treatment guidelines. A retrospective analysis showed improved PFS for NOTCH1-mutated CLL ...

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 ...

In this on-demand webinar series, Dr. Igor Makhlin discusses personalized treatment options for ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, including the role of ESR1 mutation testing and ...

Blood-based circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing has proven to be insufficient for detecting KRAS mutations in patients with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), according to a study. The ...

A microfluidic device barely larger than a U.S. quarter and developed by a Rutgers University-led team can detect rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood. A team led by Rutgers ...

The illustration of protein structure (domains) on the left side, and corresponding exons in the FLT3 gene are displayed on the right side. FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) mutations represent some ...

Germline genetic testing for BRCA in younger breast cancer patients has become increasingly important. BRCA status can inform a patient's decision to undergo intensive surveillance, bilateral ...

Cancer is often caused by genetic mutations, which can lead to abnormal cell growth in the body. One type is called the KRAS G12C mutation, which happens in the KRAS protein.[1] KRAS acts as the ...