Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Understanding your DNA can change the way cancer is treated.
Dr. Fawad Khan, Section Head of Longevity Medicine at the Cancer Institute, along with genetic counselors Lea Abed and Rifaat Rawashdeh, discuss the role of germline genetic testing in oncology. By identifying inherited DNA alterations linked to certain cancers, this testing helps guide treatment decisions, surgical planning, and prevention strategies, as part of a precision medicine approach.
Not every patient needs testing, but for those who meet the criteria, it can make a life-changing difference.
Understanding your DNA can change the way cancer is treated.
Dr. Fawad Khan, Section Head of Longevity Medicine at the Cancer Institute, along with genetic counselors Lea Abed and Rifaat Rawashdeh, discuss the role of germline genetic testing in oncology. By identifying inherited DNA alterations linked to certain cancers, this testing helps guide treatment decisions, surgical planning, and prevention strategies, as part of a precision medicine approach.
Not every patient needs testing, but for those who meet the criteria, it can make a life-changing difference.
