Expert Stories
Oncology Nurses’ Knowledge and Educational Needs Surrounding PGT
The availability of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), previously known as preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), for hereditary cancer syndromes like BRCA1 and BRCA2 or Lynch syndrome is fairly universal these days. Even five years ago, however, many healthcare...
At-Home Genetic Testing Benefits and Limitations
Before making major medical decisions, it is important to understand how clinical versus at-home genetic testing accuracy compares.
Steps To Take if You Think You May Have an Inherited Genetic Condition
Genetic testing can help figure out if you have an inherited genetic condition, as some genetic diseases don’t appear until adulthood.
Why Ancestry Testing Shouldn’t Be Used as a Healthcare Tool
A comprehensive family health history is the best tool for identifying genetic diseases that you may inherit.
You’re the Carrier of a Genetic Disorder: Where to Start
You’ve just found out that you and/or your partner are the carrier of a genetic disorder — where do you start?