Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Thymoma
Tumors of the thymus can bring chest pain, cough and breathlessness, and often accompany myasthenia gravis. Imaging, biopsy and thymectomy are each explained.
Brandon Colby, MD
MD · MBA
Physician specializing in genetic analysis and personalized preventive medicine, and author of Outsmart Your Genes.
About Brandon
Brandon Colby is a physician-expert in the fields of genetic analysis and Personalized Preventive Medicine. He holds an MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and a degree in Genetics from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Colby is the author of the book Outsmart Your Genes and has developed numerous technologies that improve the analysis, interpretation, and actionability of genome sequencing data. He is an Affiliate Specialist of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), an Associate of the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM), and a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC).
Education
- BA in Genetics with Honors, University of Michigan · 2000
- MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine · 2004
- MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business · 2007
Affiliations & Memberships
- Affiliate Specialist, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
- Associate, American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)
- Member, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Articles by Brandon Colby, MD are reviewed for accuracy by Sequencing's medical and scientific team. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
Articles by Brandon
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Thyroid Gland Undifferentiated (Anaplastic) Carcinoma
A rapidly enlarging neck mass, hoarseness and trouble swallowing lead to imaging and needle biopsy. BRAF, TP53 and RAS results inform targeted therapy and prognosis.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Tooth Agenesis, Selective, 1
Manage tooth agenesis, selective, 1 with genetic testing. Understand diagnosis, genetic causes, treatment plans, family planning, and associated conditions effectively.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Townes-Brocks Syndrome
Malformed outer ears, renal dysplasia and thumb or toe defects form the triad of TBS. SALL1 testing confirms it, and each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder
Urothelial bladder cancer is worked up with imaging, cystoscopy and biopsy. FGFR3, TP53 and RB1 mutations inform targeted therapy, and ctDNA can track progression.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma
Without ER, PR or HER2 to target, this carcinoma resists hormonal and HER2 therapies. BRCA1 and BRCA2 results guide PARP inhibitors, family risk and surveillance.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Utilizing Genetic Testing for Uterine Carcinosarcoma
Known also as malignant mixed Müllerian tumor, it is confirmed by biopsy, while TP53, PTEN and PIK3CA testing informs treatment choices and prognosis.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Uterine Corpus Cancer
Uterine corpus cancer: early diagnosis, symptoms, and genetic testing. Learn how genetic mutations like BRCA1 & BRCA2 impact treatment and inform family risk.