Mayo Clinic study finds 1 in 8 patients with cancer harbor inherited ...
Nov 2, 2020 · PHOENIX, Ariz. ― Genetic testing can uncover inherited genetic mutations, and could individualize cancer therapies, improve survival, manage cancer in loved ones and push …
More Mayo neuroscience: Brain cells ‘crosstalk’ and cancer growth ...
Sep 13, 2024 · The discovery also suggests that genetic and environmental factors may influence the disease. For example, steroids used to treat inflammation and immune responses can …
Identifying inherited gene mutations in pancreatic cancer can lead …
Nov 24, 2022 · Identifying hereditary gene mutations in pancreatic cancer can help determine individualized treatments and potentially prolong survival, according to new Mayo Clinic Center …
Mayo Clinic researchers blaze a trail of rare disease advancements
Feb 25, 2025 · Mayo Clinic is expanding genetic testing and counseling to give more people with complex conditions access to expert care and research. Special presentations spotlight rare …
Mayo Clinic researchers identify a measurable genetic mutation as …
Mar 19, 2025 · A new study found that the presence of a specific genetic mutation strongly indicates a higher risk of cancer spread and worse survival rates for patients with pancreatic …
Mayo Clinic study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients
Jul 17, 2024 · Current screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch …
Hidden mutation leads to groundbreaking genetic discovery
Apr 3, 2025 · Normally, two mutations are needed to cause a genetic condition called mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA. But something still didn't add up — besides having only one …
Mayo study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene …
Apr 19, 2021 · A genetic mutation can cause a gene to malfunction and lead to a cell becoming cancerous. Although many mutations that cause cancer happen by chance in a single cell, the …
Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk
Sep 29, 2024 · Mutations and your treatment plan Some genetic mutations respond better to targeted drugs and specific treatments. If you've been diagnosed with high-risk or metastatic …
Mayo Clinic discovers gene mutations linked to pancreatic cancer, …
Jun 19, 2018 · However, because researchers found these genetic mutations in patients with no family history of pancreatic cancer, they are recommending genetic testing for all pancreatic …