Assisting in Identifying 9/11 Victims September 10, 2021 By John Ryan, Senior Vice President of Lab Operations On September 11th, 2001 the lives of all Americans were forever changed. A little known part of this nati... Continue Reading
Join Us in Raising Awareness of Colorectal Cancer March 3, 2021 You hear a lot about certain types of cancer. In fact, you can probably name some famous people who have had breast cancer, lung cancer, and even pancreatic can... Continue Reading
February Is National Cancer Prevention Month February 5, 2021 In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, we wanted to raise awareness of some actions you can take right now to reduce your own risk of developing cancer. ... Continue Reading
How Genetic Testing Saved My Life January 19, 2021 It was 6 years ago that I learned I was BRCA2+. The Myriad MyRisk® test was encouraged by my OB/GYN based on my family history. Every day I thank God for Vicky... Continue Reading
Expanded Carrier Screening is Important for All Who are Pregnant or Considering Pregnancy September 18, 2020 By Dr. James Goldberg, M.D. “Is my baby healthy?” was one of the most asked questions I received when I was in clinical practice. While there i... Continue Reading
1 in 6 Men with Prostate Cancer May Have a Hereditary, Disease-Causing Mutation September 17, 2020 Knowing the status of your patient’s BRCA 1/2 germline status is critical. Myriad hereditary cancer tests give you definitive and actionable risk stratificat... Continue Reading
Genetic Testing Changed My Life September 4, 2020 After a visit with his family doctor, John Earp had a PSA of 13.96. With this new possible diagnosis of prostate cancer, he began to worry thinking about his e... Continue Reading
Myriad Corporate Statement June 9, 2020 We are heartbroken over the systemic discrimination and racism that have persisted in this nation for too long. We have been quiet in reflection but believe tha... Continue Reading
When Gray Days Lead to “the Blues” January 2, 2020 Fall slump. The winter blahs. Is it almost spring? Weather can have an impact on our daily mood and feelings. For some people, too many gray days can cause a ca... Continue Reading
The Importance of Hereditary Cancer Testing for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer September 18, 2019 Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of death due to cancer.1 Approximately 56,500 people, or 1 in 64, will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer thi... Continue Reading
1 in 5 Minorities Struggle with Depression in the United States July 11, 2019 July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It is estimated that 1 in 5 minorities struggle with depression, which is the leading cause of disability in t... Continue Reading
The 3 Things You Must Know about Depression May 1, 2019 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 and marks the 70th anniversary of this important event. Its purpose is to increase educate the public about mental i... Continue Reading
Genetic Testing Can Help Men with Prostate Cancer Receive the Right Treatment September 1, 2018 September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According the American Cancer Society, more than 165,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and... Continue Reading