Gene Expression Helps Predict Benefit From Adjuvant Chemo for Breast Cancer

Although nearly 60% of all patients with early-stage breast cancer are given adjuvant chemotherapy, only 2%–15% of them receive clinical benefit, according to research published in the 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book.

October 18, 2016

Genetics & Genomics

Thyroid Cancer Treatment’s Changing Landscape Brings New Hope to Patients

Until 2011, no effective therapeutic options existed for advanced thyroid cancer. However, thanks to clinical studies that have improved the understanding of thyroid cancer’s molecular basis, four kinase inhibitors were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

September 27, 2016

Breast Cancer

NIH Conducts Largest Study of Breast Cancer Genetics in African American Women

The study of genetics for cancer research has become a priority in the oncology community. With the introduction of the Genomic Data Commons, the importance of understanding genetic markers in cancer populations may lead to new ways of treating the numerous forms of the disease.

August 18, 2016

Cancer Moonshot

NCI New Partnership to Expand Genomic Data for Cancer Moonshot Initiative

The National Cancer Institute has partnered with Foundation Medicine, Inc., in a new effort to expand the understanding of genomics and clinical data. This is a core component of the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative that President Obama announced in January 2016.

July 14, 2016

Clinical Practice

Genetic Testing Is Important for Survivorship

Cancer survivorship is filled with many challenges, hopes, and expectations. June 5 marks National Survivorship Day, and survivorship is being celebrated throughout the month. Survivors are often not sure where they're going once their cancer journey commences. In my practice, I care for people with a genetic risk for cancer, and I work with survivors on a regular basis.

June 04, 2016

Breast Cancer

Study Links Bladder Cancer Subtype to Breast Cancer

Researchers have found that a subtype of muscle-invasive bladder cancer shares molecular signatures with some forms of breast cancer, opening the door for new ways of treating the disease. The findings were published in the new journal JCI Insight.

May 10, 2016

Genetics & Genomics

Sometimes Waiting Is the Best Decision

Last fall, I was walking with my dog at our cabin in the Ozarks of Missouri. I had my camera. I came to a clear area, and, on a dead tree, I spotted a large bird and then another. For some reason, Maggie, our energetic Lab mix, was quiet. I watched the birds from a distance and took a series of photos. Then, without warning, all of these birds started to fly away.

January 23, 2016