Dr. Niloy Jewel Samadder

A silent tumor, precancerous polyps and the power of genetic screening

After undergoing genetic screening as part of a research study, Tammy LeDoux learned she had Lynch syndrome, which put her at high risk of cancer.

Lo que se debe saber sobre la genética y el cáncer colorrectal

Los investigadores han descubierto que no es necesario tener antecedentes familiares de cáncer colorrectal para tener una mutación genética que lo predispone a la enfermedad.

Mayo research using DNA to catch cancer, other medical conditions earlier

Mayo Clinic researchers are studying the cost-effectiveness of genomic research to detect certain diseases earlier, including breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer.

Mayo Clinic patient grateful after genetic test leads to unexpected, early detection of colon cancer

Alejandro Mirazo participated in a DNA research sequencing study to contribute diversity to medical research. It may have saved his life.

Mayo study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

A Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes and passed on from one generation to the next.

Identifying inherited gene mutations in pancreatic cancer can lead to targeted therapies, better survival

A new Mayo Clinic study finds 1 in 6 people with pancreatic cancer harbor inherited genetic mutations.