Gaining Perspective on Metastatic Breast Cancer
A few of us from 23andMe attended the 6th Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer two weekends ago in Philadelphia. This national conference is put on by a patient advocacy...
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23andMe is passionate about fighting cancer. We’re researching specific forms of cancer and treatments (see sidebar) and also learning more generally about cancer through our Cancer Family History...
View ArticleAn Active Participant in Breast Cancer Research and in Life
Positive, helpful, and upbeat. These aren’t words you would expect to describe someone about to start another round of chemo treatment. However, in the case of Suzan Mickey, they are very apt. Mickey...
View ArticleIncorporating Technology and DNA Testing into Clinical Trials
Many expensive clinical trials fail because the therapy causes harmful side effects in some or all participants or the drug isn’t effective across the board. Genetics may explain differences in...
View ArticleCancer Touches Everyone
23andMe is passionate about fighting cancer. We’re researching specific forms of cancer and treatments (see sidebar) and also learning more generally about cancer through our Cancer Family History...
View ArticleAn Active Participant in Breast Cancer Research and in Life
Editors note June 2013: Suzan “Suzie” Mickey lost her battle with cancer earlier this month. An advocate for better treatments for women with metastatic breast cancer, Suzie inspired many with her...
View ArticleIncorporating Technology and DNA Testing into Clinical Trials
Many expensive clinical trials fail because the therapy causes harmful side effects in some or all participants or the drug isn’t effective across the board. Genetics may explain differences in...
View ArticleGenetics linked to breast size and breast cancer risk
Social norms and preferences aside, it turns out that breast size matters — but not quite in the way you think. 23andMe’s latest research paper, published in the journal BMC Medical Genetics, shows...
View ArticleParticipating in Metastatic Breast Cancer Research
Earlier this year 23andMe and Genentech launched an online study of metastatic breast cancer to learn more about how genes might play a role in how a person responds to bevacizumab, also known as...
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