Self-collection means swabbing your vagina to get a sample of cells to test in the lab. In this case, the sample is used to ...

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a substance naturally produced in prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA regularly sneaks into the bloodstream, and low blood concentration is considered ...

What these buzzy new tests can and can't tell you.

In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent genetic testing for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one’s risk of developing breast and other ...

Bob Lane stresses the importance of open discussions about prostate cancer and early screening to overcome stigma and improve outcomes. Men often avoid discussing prostate cancer due to concerns about ...

Researchers are studying tests called liquid biopsies, which can provide vital information about cancer genes using only a blood sample. A blood test to find cancer even before it shows any symptoms ...

NICE has proposed age-based CA125 thresholds to improve early ovarian cancer detection while reducing unnecessary scans in younger women.

Providing patient-centered education and navigation support significantly increases consent rates for genomic testing, making ...

I was at the top of my field. I worked from 8 in the morning until 10 at night. Scheduling a doctor's appointment was never a priority. Until I got cancer. I began experiencing symptoms in 2017, but ...

PSA levels can be elevated for reasons other than cancer, such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate. False positive and false negative PSA test results are possible. The American Cancer Society does ...