November 20, 2018
Updated: February 21, 2020
If someone in your family has had pancreatic cancer, you may wonder, “Am I at risk for it too?”
Some cancers do have genetic ties, and pancreatic cancer is one of them. It is a possible risk factor that shouldn’t be ignored.
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May 9, 2018
Nowadays, looking into “what makes you, you” takes as little as six weeks. At home DNA tests can provide valuable insight into your risk for certain diseases, including some cancers, but these tests aren’t foolproof, and the results may not tell the full... read more
April 6, 2018
When it comes to understanding your risk of getting colorectal cancer—a leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide—a valuable consideration is your family history of the disease. As many as 1 in 5 people who develop colorectal cancer have other family... read more
May 25, 2016
Updated: February 10, 2020
A lot of people think that cancer “runs in the family,” but the truth is that fewer than 10 percent of cancers are the direct result of a genetic defect .
Still, patients are increasingly referred for genetic counseling,... read more