Myriad Genetics and Onsite Women’s Health Partner to Help More Women Understand Breast Cancer Risk

New collaboration increases access to genetic testing and can help identify patients with a high-risk for breast cancer

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, and Onsite Women’s Health, a leading national provider of breast health services, today announced the launch of a new breast cancer risk assessment program to help more women understand their breast cancer risk.

The collaboration combines the strengths of Myriad’s hereditary breast cancer/risk assessment resources, MyRisk with RiskScore, and Onsite’s deep expertise in breast health services, including mammography and breast ultrasound. The program is expected to deliver personalized insights to better inform clinical care for the more than 400,000 patients Onsite serves nationwide.

The new collaboration will help identify and screen younger patients who are at an increased risk for breast cancer. The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging recommend that all women be evaluated for breast cancer risk no later than age 30 to help identify those at higher risk who would benefit from early screening. Current guidelines also state that women at high risk of breast cancer (calculated >20% lifetime) and/or genetically-based increased risk should begin annual screening breast MRI at age 25–30, and annual screening mammography at age 30. 

“Today, there are nearly one in four unaffected women who meet hereditary cancer testing criteria¹. Our collaboration with Onsite makes it easy to access genetic testing and breast cancer risk assessment at the point of care for the roughly 25% of women who are eligible for testing,” said Paul Diaz, president and CEO, Myriad Genetics. “This program can help identify more high-risk patients and guide personalized medical management plans for breast cancer risk reduction and early detection strategies.”

“In partnership with forward-thinking providers across the country, Onsite Women’s Health offers comprehensive mammography services with clinical expertise, innovative technology and proprietary protocols that delivers personalized, convenient breast care for the patient,” said Brian Marger, CEO at Onsite Women’s Health. “As a forerunner in genetic testing and precision medicine, Myriad has proven to be a strong partner as we enhance our capabilities to more deeply understand each woman’s individualized breast cancer risk and detect cancer earlier while it is the most treatable.”