Genetic Counseling

Beware of Genetic Testing Scammers

Beware of scammers targeting Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries offering genetic testing. These scammers obtain Medicare or Medicaid numbers from victims for fraudulent purposes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an alert about scammers offering cheek swabs for...

Know the Risk Factors of Colorectal Cancer

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this disease affecting more than 140,000 Americans annually. Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the second deadliest cancer in the United States, but it can be prevented or detected early with regular screening...