Just as cancer is not a single disease but a complex family of diseases, its triggers also vary. Ten to 20 percent of cancers are believed to be caused by genetic mutations, making genetic testing an important tool in cancer screening. DNA collected through a cheek swab or simple bloodwork can be...
In May 2023, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law a new comprehensive bill, unique in the country, to expand preventative breast cancer screening, care, and insurance coverage. Senate Bill 8 removes out of pocket costs for BRCA-related genetic testing and counseling and other breast...