Oncogene news from around the world
Beyond BRCA: Links between breast, second primary cancer and inherited mutations
Rates of inherited mutations in genes other than BRCA1/2 are twice as high in breast…
Browsing: Genetics
Using telemedicine to bring genetic counselling to community cancer care
Genetic counselling for cancer patients has become standard of care at academic medical centers, but…
Genome’s dark matter offers clues to major challenge in prostate cancer
The dark matter of the human genome may shed light on how the hormone androgen…
Improving survival in pancreatic cancer with platinum-based chemotherapy
A small study of adults with the most common form of pancreatic cancer adds to…
New study reveals likely cause of childhood leukaemia
A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases…
Ovarian cancer drug shows promise in pancreatic cancer patients with BRCA mutation
A targeted therapy that has shown its power in fighting ovarian cancer in women including…
Upfront, Comprehensive Genetic Testing in Advanced Lung Cancer Is Cost-Effective
An economic model comparing different types of genetic testing in metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)…
Multigene testing replacing BRCA tests for breast cancer risk, researcher says
The use of genetic tests aimed at detecting the presence of mutations in the BRCA1…
Cell nutrition links to tumour growth
One of the many mysteries of cancer is the ability of tumour cells to survive…
Genes linked with sunburn, skin cancer risk
Certain genes can determine which people are more at risk of getting sunburnt, and possibly…