EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - World Cancer Day is Feb. 4. Health experts with Mayo Clinic Health System say it’s important to know if you’re at risk for cancer, which includes knowing your family history.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health suggests genetic testing for those who may be at a higher risk of cancer. Genetic testing may be suggested to those who have a family history of cancer.

Precision medicine driven by genetic health care is knocking on the door. It offers hope that, sooner than later, we can address health problems like Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and heart disease ...

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in ...

Dr. Mercy Laurino is a licensed genetic counselor and Director of Cancer Genetics and Prevention at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. She leads several teams focused on genetics, prevention, and ...

A genetic counselor, though perhaps not as well-known as other healthcare professionals, plays a consequential role on a patient’s healthcare team – namely by helping a patient understand and adapt to ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute genetic counselor Sam Beck, MS, CGC, answers common questions people ask about pancreatic cancer and the genetic testing associated with it. People at an increased risk for ...

UB’s new Genetic Counseling Graduate Program has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC), the field’s national accrediting organization. The two-year Master ...

Katie Bergstrom is a licensed, certified genetic counselor with a specialty in pediatric hematology/oncology. She works at the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Seattle Children's Hospital. Katie ...