by Danielle Bonadies | Oct 18, 2022 | News
Ellen Matloff sits down with Everyday Health to discuss the past, present, and future of genetic testing. With advances in technology and research, genetic testing is becoming increasingly accessible and informative. However, there are still many misconceptions and...
by Danielle Bonadies | Oct 12, 2022 | Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology, News
A woman with a history of breast cancer and a family history of pancreatic cancer was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease. She was referred to a genetic counselor who found that the patient had a TP53 variant associated with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) that had been...
by Danielle Bonadies | Sep 22, 2022 | News
Newborn screening is a program in the US that tests newborn babies for various conditions that could affect their long-term health or survival. This testing has been lifesaving for many babies and families. However, there are concerns that states may keep the newborn...
by Danielle Bonadies | Aug 29, 2022 | Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology, News
A dermatologist’s misdiagnosis of a patient with Lynch syndrome, a type of inherited cancer predisposition syndrome, led to unnecessary colonoscopies and healthcare expenses. The patient had multiple skin tumors, one of which was genetically tested, revealing...
by Danielle Bonadies | Aug 4, 2022 | News
Genetic testing is no longer offered only to people with rare genetic conditions but also to healthy people to detect if they carry a genetic mutation that may place them at high risk of developing preventable conditions. In theory, population genetic testing makes...
by Danielle Bonadies | Jul 27, 2022 | News
The abundance of information available online about cancer can be overwhelming for patients seeking quick, accurate, and reliable news and updates. An “infodemic” was declared by the World Health Organization and United Nations due to the proliferation of...
