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Genetics Patient Resource Area - In the News

American Cancer Society

Genetics May Play a Small Role in PSA Levels
An educational article outlining the research thus far regarding genetic influences on PSA levels and the future usefulness of testing for prostate cancer.

Genetics Role in Ovarian Cancer Studied
An overview of research exploring the link between BRCA gene mutations and ovarian cancer survival.

Understanding the Role of Genes in Cancer
A helpful overview of basic information regarding genes and cancer, and the implications of inherited cancer risk.


National Cancer Institute

Presence of Gene Mutation Tightly Linked to Drug Effectiveness in Lung Cancer
A helpful article for the health professionals and patients/families, updating information regarding the drug Iressa, genetic mutiations and Non-small cell lung cancer in a research study comparing Japanese and American patients