by Dr Roshan Daniel | Sep 23, 2026 | Rare Diseases
Most colorectal cancers are not inherited. They develop later in life, from a mix of age, diet, lifestyle, and chance. But a small and important group of colorectal cancers happens because a person was born with a genetic change that makes cancer far more likely — and...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | Sep 23, 2026 | Rare Diseases
A positive hereditary cancer test result is rarely the end of a conversation. For most patients, it is the beginning of a much bigger one — with parents, siblings, children, and sometimes cousins and grandparents. If you or someone in your family has just received a...
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by Dr Roshan Daniel | Sep 22, 2026 | Rare Diseases
If your obstetrician has mentioned a “double marker test,” a “triple marker test,” or NIPT and you’re not entirely sure which one you actually need — or whether you need more than one — you are far from alone. These three screening options are often introduced...
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by Dr Roshan Daniel | Sep 19, 2026 | Rare Diseases
“My cousin’s child has a genetic condition — does that mean my baby is at risk too?” This is one of the most common concerns couples bring to a genetic consultation before trying to conceive. And the honest answer is: it depends — not on how...
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by Dr Roshan Daniel | Sep 19, 2026 | Rare Diseases
If you or a family member just had genetic testing and the report came back with the words “variant of uncertain significance,” you are probably staring at a document that raises more questions than it answers. Here is the short version: a variant of uncertain...
