If you’ve ever wondered whether breast cancer runs in your family—or whether genetic testing is something you should consider—you’re not alone. Breast cancer genetic testing can provide personalized insight into your cancer risk. But knowing what it is, whether it applies to you, and how to get started isn’t always straightforward. This guide will walk you through what genetic testing is, what it can (and can’t) tell you, and how to decide whether it’s right for you. Breast C

The other night, I was on the phone with my mom when she brought up a segment she’d just seen on Meet the Press. “Did you hear Olivia Munn had breast cancer?” she asked. “She said a free test called the breast cancer risk assessment showed she was high risk, and that’s how they found it.” My mom knows what I do – I’m a genetic counselor – so of course this piqued her interest. But she had one big question: “What was the breast cancer risk assessment she took?” It turns out Ol

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