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Amir Khan

Health + Wellness reporter at U.S. News

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When Cancer Is in Your Genes: Should You Consider Genetic Testing?

12/05/2015 10:51am | 7118 views

In many families, cancer genes are passed down through generations like an unwanted heirloom. But thanks to ever-improving genetic testing, doctors are able to identify these genes better than ever before – and offer patients treatment options to not only stop cancer from setting in, but to stop the gene from being passed on as well.

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Amir Khan

Health + Wellness reporter at U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report is a multi-platform, publisher of news and information, which includes  www.usnews.com  and  www.rankingsandreviews.com, as well as the digital-only U.S. News Weekly magazine. U.S. News publishes annual print and e-book versions of its authoritative rankings of Best Colleges, Best Graduate Schools and Best Hospitals. In 2012 U.S. News launched a conference division focusing on important national conversations and solutions in STEM Education and Hospitals of Tomorrow.