Fighting Lynch syndrome with information and vigilance May 04, 2023 | Shari Roan Stricken with cancer at age 30, Andrea Barnow sought to learn why her family seemed plagued by the disease. Read More Tags cancer colorectal cancer genetics ovarian cancer patient stories prevention prostate women's health men's health
Sounding the alarm on Lynch syndrome February 23, 2023 | Valerie Elwell Lynch syndrome, which affects an estimated one in 300 U.S. men and women, is the most prevalent and underdiagnosed hereditary disorder that... Read More Tags colorectal cancer health tips genetics digestive health ovarian cancer prostate skin
Finding the genetic switch to stop tumor growth June 09, 2022 | Matt Coker UCI Health dermatologist Anand Ganesan, co-creator of a new molecular compound that promises to slow the growth of melanoma and other cancers,... Read More Tags breakthroughs cancer genetics skin
Are home tests for breast cancer BRCA genes right for you? July 19, 2018 | UCI Health UCI Health genetic counselor Deepika Nathan says it’s important to understand the limits of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 tests that were recently... Read More Tags breast cancer genetics women's health
Do redheads feel more pain? April 12, 2018 | UCI Health Natural redheads experience pain differently from the rest of us. They may need up to 20 percent more anesthesia to be sedated, but they are far... Read More Tags genetics pain
Does a family history of heart attacks increase your risk? February 07, 2017 | Steve Tischler If your father had a heart attack at age 55, does that mean you are destined to have one, too? A family history is a significant risk factor, but a... Read More Tags health tips heart health genetics prevention