Cancer genetics is the field that elucidates how genetic and epigenetic alterations drive the transformation of normal cells into malignant tumours. At its core, cancer is a genetic disease, arising ...

Lung cancer is classified into non-small cell and small cell types, influencing treatment strategies and prognosis. Advances in targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and minimally invasive surgeries have ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Scientists have found that genetics and type of cancer treatment contribute most to a survivor's risk of a second cancer. Physicians caring for survivors of childhood cancer later in life should be ...

As we age, our cells accumulate genetic changes—mutations—some of which open the door to cancer. Scientists call these ...

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 ...

We are at a transformative moment in oncology. Remarkable advancements have led to the identification of biomarkers that can predict treatment response, tests that can detect cancer risk before ...

Thyroid cancer represents the most common endocrine malignancy, and its genetic underpinnings are increasingly being elucidated through advanced genomic methodologies. Research in this area has ...

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer death, yet one ...

Precision medicine in prostate cancer utilizes genetic testing to identify patients for PARP inhibitor treatment, enhancing personalized care. Genetic testing, including germline and somatic, is ...

Bridging the Gap: The Essential Role of Lymphoma Clinicians in Guiding the Transition From Lymphoma Treatment to Survivorship In the article that accompanies this editorial, Beidler et al 10 presents ...