Genetic Screening For Hereditary Diseases: A Reasonable Delay? It’s possible!
The waiting time in hospitals to perform a screening test for hereditary genetic diseases such as certains cancers (breast, ovaries,...
What is the Difference Between At-Home Genetic Testing and Private Genetic Testing Clinics?
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic screening companies, also referred to as at-home genetic testing, have operated for several years offering broad genetic...
I’m BRCA1 and BRCA2 Negative: But Is It Really Over?
Have you or a family member been screened for mutations (pathogenic variants) in the BRCA genes, and the results were...
What is Expanded Carrier Screening?
If you have been planning on starting a family with your partner or have begun your journey of starting a...
Colon Cancer: When Heredity Plays a Role
About one in 18 (6%) Canadians will develop colon cancer in their lifetime. 5 to 10% of these cancers are...
Ovarian Cancer: When Heredity Plays a Role!
One in 75 women (1.3%) will develop ovarian cancer in her life. From 20% to 25% of these cancers are...