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Talk with a Doctor if Breast or Ovarian Cancer Runs in Your Family: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

If family members have had breast or ovarian cancer, you can take steps to reduce your risk. Genetic counseling and testing can help you make the best decisions about your health.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Testing

Genetic research is leading to more genetic tests that can be used for diagnosis and treatment of genetic conditions. Genetic testing is available during pregnancy, and for diagnosis and treatment of ... Details >

National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health

Genetic Risk Assessment and BRCA Mutation Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) conducts rigorous, impartial assessments of the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of a broad range of clinical preventive services, including s... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Genetic Testing  External Link

Genetic tests are done by analyzing small samples of blood or body tissues. They determine whether you, your partner, or your baby carry genes for certain inherited disorders. Genetic testing has deve... Details >

Nemours Foundation  External Link

Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2: It’s Your Choice

This fact sheet describes the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, what to do if a person tests positive for one of these alterations, and consequences of genetic testing.... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public

This page links to information about genetic disorders, background on genetic and genomic science, the new science of pharmacogenomics, tools to create your own family health history and a list of onl... Details >

National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health

Genetics, Disease Prevention and Treatment

Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine. ... Details >

National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health

Understanding Cancer Series: Gene Testing

This tutorial illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health