How Do Single-Gene & Multi-Gene Tests Compare?
The landscape of testing for hereditary cancer predisposition genes has been in rapid evolution. Recently developed tests can evaluate up to 43 genetic mutations associated with increased risk for a variety of cancers including breast cancer. Using data collected from our clinics, my Breastlink colleagues and I have analyzed how safe and effective these newer multi-gene tests are in comparison to previous methods of genetic testing.
The Development of Multi-Gene Tests for Breast Cancer Risk
Two key events have helped change the face of genetic testing:
- Technology became so advanced with next generation sequencing that it became as simple […]