Insurance covers some genetic tests, such as BRCA tests for breast cancer, if you meet certain requirements. But there are about 70,000 different genetic tests available, and insurance coverage ...

Drs Kevin Alexander and Joban Vaishnav explore when and how to use genetic testing in ATTR-CM, why distinguishing hereditary from wild-type disease matters, and what this means for patients' families.

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 ...

When most couples plan a pregnancy, genetics rarely makes the list. Timing, finances, work schedules, these feel immediate ...

Health experts say testing can help doctors identify people who may benefit from earlier screenings, additional imaging, or ...

Germline genetic testing can play an essential role in identifying cancer risk, guiding treatment decisions, and informing screening and/or preventive strategies for both patients and patient family ...