Colorectal cancer is fairly common for both men and women in the United States. The lifetime risk for developing colorectal cancer is 1 in 22 for men and just slightly lower for women (1 in 24). There are many factors that can increase the risk of developing...
Some couples find out that they are carriers of a single gene recessive disorder only after their first pregnancy. Such was the case for Emily and Adam Griffin, who then decided to pursue PGT-M (preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic/single gene disorders) for...
Decades ago, parents-to-be with a family history of genetic illness or hereditary cancer were often faced with the difficult decision of either never having children or potentially passing along the disease. Today, there are many types of genetic tests, including...
If you’re considering starting a family, you may have some concerns about possible genetic or heritable conditions that you could pass on to your child. Meeting with a genetic counselor can give you more information and help you decide on next steps, but you may...
When couples at risk of passing on an inherited single gene disorder like cystic fibrosis want to have a baby, they often consider in vitro fertilization (IVF) with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). This form of testing can help prospective parents ensure that...